Parenting the Trans Teen: What Happens after Transition Starts
Workshop Description
So, you’re being supportive, using the desired name and pronouns, and maybe your child has even started medical transition – now what? Parenting a teen can be very challenging—adding the transgender experience to it can overwhelm a parent. This workshop will give parents insight into the trans/GNC teen and introduce many different tools to guide the youth into adulthood. We will be working to understand the unique needs of each youth, finding common ground between youth and parents (caregivers), and exploring communications skills to best carry our message as parents or caregivers of love and hope for their future.
Conference Track
Family
Primary Contact
Kathie Moehlig, TransFamily Support Servcies
Workshop Presenters
Kathie Moehlig, TransFamily Support Servcies
Presenter Bio
Kathie Moehlig is the founder and executive director of TransFamily Support Services in San Diego, California. For over 30 years, she has been a public speaker, a workshop presenter, and a support group leader. Kathie is a certified life coach, a licensed minister, and a certified parent counselor. As a parent advocate for her transgender son, Kathie navigated his admittance as the first transgender patient at the Rady Children’s Hospital Gender Management Clinic in San Diego. She provides compassionate and informative support for other transgender families and friends. Kathie works tirelessly to help transgender youth and their families navigate the journey.