This program is subject to change.
The Roller Coaster of Our Kid's Mental Health
Workshop Description
It is often a wild ride understanding your child’s gender identity journey just to get to the point of transition. But we are often surprised as parents by continuous ups and downs they may experience for years after. That could be from different levels of dysphoria, anxiety, or even severe depression. During this session, we will have an open discussion for parents to talk about emotional health issues they have seen at different ages and stages, get suggestions on how to support their kids, and to support one another.
Conference Track
Family
Topic
Mental Health - Youth
Primary Contact
Debi Jackson
Workshop Presenters
Debi Jackson
Pronouns
Presenter Bio
Debi Jackson and her family live in Kansas City, Missouri. She became an advocate for transgender rights in 2014 when her speech about her daughter's transition at the age of 4 went viral. The "conservative Southern Baptist Republican from Alabama" now speaks on behalf of transgender children and their families around the world. Debi received the 2016 NEA GLBT Caucus Role Model Award for her contributions to education about the LGBTQ+ community. She trains schools on trans-inclusive policies and supporting students through their transitions.