Gender Expansive Youth and Their Families
A selection of posts from The Genwell Blog and podcast content that speak to a rapidly growing segment of our practice — gender-diverse adolescents and their families.
Gender Expansive Youth and Their Families
A selection of posts from The Genwell Blog that speak to a rapidly growing segment of our practice — transgender and non-binary adolescents and their families.
A Note from a “Proud Mom”
It's especially humbling and especially gratifying to work with kids and their families.
“To My Adversaries” | A Trans Teen Waxes Poetic (Literally)
Feel the resolve — self-affirming and self-empowering words, wise beyond his years. We can all learn/admire what Luke has offer here. Bravo!
Reading List: When Parents First Discover Their Child’s Gender Fluidity
We’ve compiled excerpts published by the American Psychiatric Association that may be especially relevant for parents who first notice/learn that their (pre teen, early teen) child’s gender identity is in ‘flux.’ Links to the full texts are included for further reading.
The Basics of Puberty Blockers
When changes going on in a tween’s/teen’s body don’t line up with gender identity, it's time to get some help, for everyone's sake. Here, we present a quick overview on this topic. GWLA takes this matter very seriously — it does not represent our default, automatic recommendation to address rapid onset gender dysphoria. It is considered on a case-by-case basis, after a thorough assessment is completed, from a clinical and family systems perspective.
Working with Youth Today: Things Are Changing
Gender therapist Casey Weitzman discusses working with trans youth/gender non-binary youth — and their families — and the encouraging trend of parental engagement.
A Note from a “Proud Mom”
It's especially humbling and especially gratifying to work with kids and their families.
“To My Adversaries” | A Trans Teen Waxes Poetic (Literally)
Feel the resolve — self-affirming and self-empowering words, wise beyond his years. We can all learn/admire what Luke has offer here. Bravo!
Reading List: When Parents First Discover Their Child’s Gender Fluidity
We’ve compiled excerpts published by the American Psychiatric Association that may be especially relevant for parents who first notice/learn that their (pre teen, early teen) child’s gender identity is in ‘flux.’ Links to the full texts are included for further reading.
The Basics of Puberty Blockers
When changes going on in a tween’s/teen’s body don’t line up with gender identity, it's time to get some help, for everyone's sake. Here, we present a quick overview on this topic. GWLA takes this matter very seriously — it does not represent our default, automatic recommendation to address rapid onset gender dysphoria. It is considered on a case-by-case basis, after a thorough assessment is completed, from a clinical and family systems perspective.
Working with Youth Today: Things Are Changing
Gender therapist Casey Weitzman discusses working with trans youth/gender non-binary youth — and their families — and the encouraging trend of parental engagement.
Dear, Mom (Dad)… I’m Transgender
What do you do if you get a message from your child, telling you that he/she is transgender? How you can best react if/when you receive this sudden, perhaps unexpected, news from your child.
Organizations that Connect: Gender Spectrum
In addition to counseling, it's important for you and your child to know — and feel — that you're not alone on the journey. Gender Spectrum is a great place to start.
A Note from a “Proud Mom”
It's especially humbling and especially gratifying to work with kids and their families.
“To My Adversaries” | A Trans Teen Waxes Poetic (Literally)
Feel the resolve — self-affirming and self-empowering words, wise beyond his years. We can all learn/admire what Luke has offer here. Bravo!
Reading List: When Parents First Discover Their Child’s Gender Fluidity
We’ve compiled excerpts published by the American Psychiatric Association that may be especially relevant for parents who first notice/learn that their (pre teen, early teen) child’s gender identity is in ‘flux.’ Links to the full texts are included for further reading.
The Basics of Puberty Blockers
When changes going on in a tween’s/teen’s body don’t line up with gender identity, it's time to get some help, for everyone's sake. Here, we present a quick overview on this topic. GWLA takes this matter very seriously — it does not represent our default, automatic recommendation to address rapid onset gender dysphoria. It is considered on a case-by-case basis, after a thorough assessment is completed, from a clinical and family systems perspective.
Working with Youth Today: Things Are Changing
Gender therapist Casey Weitzman discusses working with trans youth/gender non-binary youth — and their families — and the encouraging trend of parental engagement.