Irwin Krieger

Counseling Transgender and Non-Binary Youth

The Essential Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An informed guide to supporting and working with transgender and non-binary youth. Topics of discussion include gender identity, sexuality, transitioning and mental health. Additional resources and suggested reading lists make this an essential reference for all professionals who counsel transgender youth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 153mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 349g
• ISBN-13: 9781785927430
• ISBN-10: 1785927434
• Artikelnr.: 47826705

Autorenporträt

Irwin Krieger is a clinical social worker who has worked extensively with transgender teens, adults, and families. Irwin provides training and consultancy for mental health and health care professionals, as well as school personnel.

Inhaltsangabe

PART I: Introduction. 1. What a Difference a Decade Makes: Rapid Change in
the Lives of Transgender Youth. 2. Authenticity and Safety. PART II:
Foundations. 3. Four Dimensions of Gender Identity. 4. The Impact of Stigma
on Transgender and Non-Binary Youth. 5. Pathways to Transgender Identities.
PART III: Assessment. 6. Evaluation of Gender Identity. 7. Transgender
Identities and Mental Health. Part IV: Transition. 8. Social Transition. 9.
Medical Transition. 10. Referral for Medical Interventions. Part V. Youth
in Context. 11. Family Therapy. 12. School and Beyond. 13. Looking Forward.
Part VI: Appendix. Glossary. Organizations, Online Resources and
Conferences. Sample Referral Letters. References.