Families in transition : parenting gender diverse children, adolescents, and young adults /

Families in Transition: Parenting Gender Diverse Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults is a compilation of clinically oriented articles, research and case material authored by mental health and medical experts, both nationally and internationally known, as well as first-person narratives written b...

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Other Authors: Lev, Arlene Istar (Editor), Gottlieb, Andrew R. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Harrington Park Press, [2019]
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Summary:Families in Transition: Parenting Gender Diverse Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults is a compilation of clinically oriented articles, research and case material authored by mental health and medical experts, both nationally and internationally known, as well as first-person narratives written by parents and families, exploring the complexities faced by parents and caretakers attending to the needs of their children in a largely hostile world. The professional articles are positioned side by side with the voices of the parents themselves, each complementing the other, together adding up to a richly complex, original tapestry. While most books on this subject highlight the experiences of the gender diverse child and adolescent, parents' perspectives are placed front and center. Those raising these children and adolescents have unique struggles and personal processes as caregivers and advocates. Making complex social and medical decisions in a society that is hostile and polarized only complicates the picture. This book highlights their rarely heard voices and gives insight to therapists and physicians on how to support all members of the family, helping them grow and heal during what is often a challenging time. This text is designed for mental health professionals, including clinicians, educators and researchers, medical providers, parents and caretakers of gender diverse children, adolescents and young adults and is suitable for graduate and doctoral level coursework in a range of subject areas, including gender, sexuality and family studies.
Physical Description:xviii, 473 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781939594297
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