3... 2... 1... Prepare to Launch Your Transgender Child
Workshop Description
Peggy Cryden, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and her son Jacob, a 27-year-old transgender male who is a graduate student in the field of LGBTQ-affirmative psychology, team up to present an informative, affirming, and heartfelt workshop. Using humor, compassion, and their personal experience in conjunction with their professional expertise, they present a workshop that is empowering, informative, and inspirational. This workshop will be primarily interactive: beginning with short narratives about their personal stories, continuing with an educative segment that will include answering questions from the attendees, and ending with an open discussion and breakout groups.
Conference Track
Family
Primary Contact
Peggy Cryden, LMFT, Margaret E. Cryden, LMFT
Workshop Presenters
Peggy Cryden, LMFT, Margaret E. Cryden, LMFT
Presenter Bio
Peggy Cryden is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has a private practice in Southern California serving Los Angeles and surrounding areas. She is the proud mother of a 27-year-old gay transgender son and a 25-year-old gay son. Peggy guest lectures and presents workshops on the topic of Transgender Wellness and Launching the Transgender Child. She has made national television appearances and authored the award-winning book Straight Expectations: The Story of a Family in Transition.
Jacob Rostovsky, Trans United with Family and Friends (TUFF)
Presenter Bio
Jacob Rostovsky is a marriage and family therapy graduate student with a specialization in LGBTQ-affirmative psychology. He is the founder and executive director of Trans United with Family and Friends (TUFF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping ease the financial burden of transition costs. He has made over 10 media appearances and presented over 50 transgender-oriented workshops.