The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens

The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens

Stephanie Brill, Lisa Kenney
$23.95
Publication Date: September 13th, 2016
Publisher:
Cleis Press
ISBN:
9781627781749
Pages:
355
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Description

Is it just a phase, a fad, or a real issue with your teen? This comprehensive guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face every day raising a teenager who may be transgender, gender-variant or gender-fluid. Covering extensive research and with many personal interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the author covers pressing concerns relating to physical and emotional development, social and school pressures, medical options, and family communications. Learn how parents can advocate for their children, find acceptable colleges and career paths, and raise their gender variant or transgender adolescent with love and compassion.

About the Author

Stephanie Brill is a leading expert on a broad range of topics related to gender diversity. She is the author of landmark books including The Transgender Child and The Transgender Teen. She is the founder and Board Chair of Gender Spectrum, an organization at the forefront of work related to children, youth, and gender. She is also co-founder and Board Chair of Reimagine Gender, an organization working with corporations, NGOs, legislators, and policy makers to open a world of possibilities for all people to realize their potential by addressing and expanding today’s limiting concepts of gender.