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Just a Boy, Just a Girl
Workshop Description
My child will not talk about anything transgender. She just wants to be a girl. Integrating transgender identity into the core self is an important element of development, but for transgender youth who transition when they are young, this process seems to be especially difficult. Case examples will be presented for assistance in illuminating the “just a boy, just a girl” phenomenon. We will explore the role and function “just a boy, just a girl” has for transgender youth and offer strategies on ways parents and caregivers can support their child during this time in their development.
Conference Track
Family
Topic
General Interest
Primary Contact
Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD
Workshop Presenters
Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD
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Presenter Bio
Dr. Olson-Kennedy is the medical director of the Center for Transyouth Health and Development, and has been providing medical intervention, advocacy and education for transgender children, adolescents and young adults for 13 years.
Aydin Olson-Kennedy, MSW
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Presenter Bio
Aydin Olson-Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Gender Center where he provides psychotherapy to gender non-conforming and transgender teens, adults, and their families. He speaks internationally to medical and mental health providers, educators, social workers and families on the importance of accessible, informed-consent care. His focus is on identifying and acknowledging domains of privilege and broadening clinicians and families understanding of gender dysphoria and its impact on the psychosocial well-being of gender-nonconforming and transgender individuals.