Episode 109 Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth with Dr. Laura Anderson

Dr. Anderson has over 25 years working with and affirming gender expansive and transgender youth. I confess that the start of our episode that I had been hesitant to record an episode about this topic out of fear of not saying the right thing, but Dr. Anderson is welcoming in her approach and helped me better understand some terms and concepts that she has learned in her time working with families.

Topics include:

What is the difference between gender, biological sex, and sexual attraction?

What do the terms non-binary and transgender mean?

How to stay curious and support your gender expansive loved ones.

How to manage fear-based parenting responses and maintain trust and communication.

What does the term gender expansive mean?

How does the gender binary hurt all of us?

“Parenting is a marathon.” Dr. Laura Anderson

Learn more about Dr. Laura Anderson

Website

Real World Podcast Parenting

Phone and Online Support for Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth

The Trevor Project