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2019 Gender Odyssey

du 1 au 4 August 2019

San Diego, CA

This program is subject to change.

The Roller Coaster of Our Kid's Mental Health

vendredi 2 août 2019 à 15:20–17:05 PDT
Sierra 6
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
Professional
Family
Topic
General Interest
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.

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