When a child goes through transition, the dynamics of the family unit can start to shift. It is not uncommon for one family member to feel one way about the transition, while another may feel quite differently. This innovative workbook discusses the unique needs of parents and families as they navigate their child's gender exploration. Providing a safe space for them to work through their own uncertainties and necessities, it gives specifically tailored guidance and support, with sections on school life, language and terminology, finding a therapist, possible grief, social/medical intervention options and more. Personal anecdotes from parents and other family members offer insight and understanding, alongside reflective activities, quizzes and positive affirmations throughout. Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Your Private Space: An Introduction Chapter 2 Unexpected And Confused Chapter 3 Who Are You? Chapter 4 Grief May Apply Chapter 5 It Can Be A Foreign Language Chapter 6 Social And Medical Options: Sorting It Out! Chapter 7 Friends And Family: Will They Stay, Or Will They Go? Chapter 8 Work: In Or Out? Chapter 9 Insurances, Gender Marker, And Documents… Oh My! Chapter 10 Privilege: Loss Or Gain? Chapter 11 Let’s Talk About Finding A Therapist Chapter 12 The World Of Schools Chapter 13 Celebrations Come In Different Sizes Chapter 14 Where Are You Now? Chapter 15 You Are Not Alone (Resources, Glossary, and Answer Keys) Acknowledgements About the Author: D. M. Maynard has been an educator in New York for more than thirty years and has used her expertise in teaching to create workshops and workbooks. She presents internationally on the needs of partners, parents, and families of trans individuals and lives in New York.
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