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When Kids Say They're Trans
A Guide for Thoughtful Parents
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Being the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. There is a lot of advice out there, but much of it goes against what many parents feel instinctively is the right approach. And the stakes are very high if you get it wrong.
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There have been many books written for parents who are facilitating a child's gender transition, but almost none for parents who decide that social or medical transition is not the best option for their child.
Written by three professionals working in the field ‒ Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano and Stella O'Malley ‒ Is My Child Trans? is explicitly a resource for parents who want their children to flourish, but do not believe that hasty medicalisation is the best way to ensure long-term health and well-being.
Parents who have successfully helped their children navigate gender distress without resorting to surgery and hormones have done so by actively taking the reins, not waiting until they found the right therapist or doctor. Is My Child Trans? will tell you all you need to know, and will give you the confidence to trust your own instincts.
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The book by Stella O'Malley, Lisa Marchiano, and Sasha Ayad is praised for its warmth, insight, and intelligence in supporting parents and professionals dealing with children questioning their gender identity. Reviewers appreciate its compassionate approach, providing a haven of understanding and calm support for families during challenging times. The authors, experienced therapists, offer a clear-eyed guide through the complex and often confusing landscape of gender dysphoria in young people, making it an essential resource for those seeking meaningful psychotherapeutic approaches over ideological influences.
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ISBN: 9781800752641
Publisher: Swift Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Swift Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Stella O'Malley is a psychotherapist, writer, public speaker and parent, with many years' experience working as a mental health professional. Her three books, Cotton Wool Kids, Bully-ProofKids and Fragile have all been bestsellers in Ireland. Born in Dublin, she now lives in County Offaly with her husband and two children and runs her private practice.
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