A Pilot Group Program for Parents of Trans Young People at a Specialized Pediatric Gender Diversity Service

Parental support is strongly associated with protective factors across a range of child health outcomes for trans young people. Commonly, parents report barriers to supporting their child such as lack of understanding and difficulty in accessing information and support regarding gender diversity.

Citation:
Morgan H, van Hall HW, Moore JK, Lin A, Perry Y. A Pilot Group Program for Parents of Trans Young People at a Specialized Pediatric Gender Diversity Service. LGBTQ Fam. 2024:20(5);417-431.

Keywords:
Adolescence; attachment; gender diversity; intervention; parenting; transgender

Abstract:
Parental support is strongly associated with protective factors across a range of child health outcomes for trans young people. Commonly, parents report barriers to supporting their child such as lack of understanding and difficulty in accessing information and support regarding gender diversity.