Our conference schedule is in development and is subject to change. Additional sessions will be added. Occasionally, a presenter has to cancel or a session needs to move from its scheduled day and time. Please review as the conference dates near for any changes that may have occurred.
Car Talk
Workshop Description
In this workshop Susan will describe communication techniques for talking and listening to gender non-conforming children and transgender adolescents. There is a lot on these children's minds that creates an enormous amount of "gender noise" they carry around in their heads.
Some children are willing to communicate about this "noise" but many need to be invited.
This workshop will help parents and caregivers know how to invite, acknowledge, be present and listen to these very important conversations.
Susan has been teaching others and continuing to learn herself how to best communicate with
these children, their parents, and the extended families. She will also make suggestions about how to address teachers, administrators, and other parents.
Primary Contact
Susan P. Landon, Director Child, Adolescent and Family Services Program at Los Angeles Gender Center, LMFT, Los Angeles Gender Center
Workshop Presenter's Names
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/696398a2b459724cd3142911ee931a29.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Susan Landon, Los Angeles Gender Center")
Susan Landon, Los Angeles Gender Center
Professional Suffix (e.g., MD, LCSW)
LMFT
Pronouns (ex. she, they, he, etc.)
she
Presenter Bio
In our society, it is not easy to understand or find room for gender diversity. Anatomy has been culture’s mandate for whom children should grow up to be. If they are not willing or able to follow these rules, they are often misunderstood. Rather than be true to their deepest feelings, they are asked to accommodate to what is expected. As Director of the Child and Adolescent Services Program, I am dedicated to changing this. It is important for families to have accurate information about gender diversity and gender expression. When they know that the feelings their children are expressing are perfectly normal, they can feel safe and supported. Together we will be able to find a path that is best for their children and for them. On this very unique journey, families may experience a wide range of feelings including doubt, anger, sadness, confusion, relief, and joy. My goal is to provide a warm and welcoming environment to embrace them all.