Cultivating Pride and Joy With Families In Transition

I recently finished reading Transgender Children and Youth by Elijah C. Nealy.

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  Rating: 4.5/5 stars

"A comprehensive guide to the medical, emotional, and social issues of trans kids. These days, it is practically impossible not to hear about some aspect of transgender life. Whether it is the bathroom issue in North Carolina, trans people in the military, or on television, trans life has become front and center after years of marginalization. And kids are coming out as trans at younger and younger ages, which is a good thing for them. But what written resources are available to parents, teachers, and mental health professionals who need to support these children? Elijah C. Nealy, a therapist and former deputy executive director of New York City’s LGBT Community Center, and himself a trans man, has written the first-ever comprehensive guide to understanding, supporting, and welcoming trans kids. Covering everything from family life to school and mental health issues, as well as the physical, social, and emotional aspects of transition, this book is full of best practices to support trans kids."

An excellent and thorough book on clinical work with trans youth. This is a great read for someone new to working with trans kids and adolescents. It would also be useful for teaching a course on psychotherapy with kids, families, and/or LGBTQ people. I particularly value the author’s strong emphasis on working with families, an area too often neglected in discussions and training about clinical work with youth in general and trans youth in particular.

Check out Transgender Children and Youth, and how to cultivate pride and joy with families in transition.

Happy Reading :)