Pediatric Gender Health Care
The Gender Affirmative Model Revisited
Diane Ehrensaft editor G Nic Rider editor Colt St Amand editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:American Psychological Association
Publishing:30th Nov '26
£47.00
This title is due to be published on 30th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This updated volume introduces the field of pediatric gender health, which widens the scope of the gender affirmative model to support the the gender health of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) pre- and peripubescent youth and their families.
With the devastating increase in legislative care bans and media attacks on TGD youth since the first edition of this book was published, many health care systems have shut down care centers that have been providing high quality pediatric gender health care. The weaponization of “gender affirming” terminology has served to deny the experiences of TGD youth, while discrimination, verbal harassment, and violence toward TGD communities is on the rise.
This book provides guidance to pediatric providers and trainees who aim to deliver up-to-date, empirically informed best clinical practices. At the same time, the text is accessible to educators, parents, and families of TGD youth. The chapters provide a fully updated literature review, summarize key epistemological advances, and incorporate detailed interventions and extensive case examples, which emphasize the importance of the integration of cultural humility, intersectionality, and multicultural approaches to therapy. Research continues to demonstrate the benefit of pediatric gender health care for TGD youth and their families. This timely second edition grounds readers in the rigorous empirical research needed to inform the provision of pediatric gender health in the face of increasing challenges in health care for TGD youth.
"Accessible. Powerful. Urgently needed. In a time marked by escalating misinformation, political attacks, and systemic harm targeting trans communities, this new edition offers a clear, evidence-based road map for clinicians, educators, advocates, and families committed to protecting and affirming trans and gender diverse youth. Grounded in the latest research and rich in clinical implications, this second edition of Pediatric Gender Health Care powerfully demonstrates what justice-centered, developmentally responsive, and strength-based care for trans and gender diverse youth looks like in real world-practice." - Roberto L. Abreu, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville
"This is a critical compendium on pediatric gender health care written by many of the world's foremost experts in the area. I recommend this book to any and all clinicians and clinicians-in-training working with gender diverse youth." - Kristina R. Olson, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
"This book masterfully blends clinical expertise, rigorous research, and community perspectives to offer an indispensable, grounded guide for clinicians supporting trans and nonbinary children and their families across diverse contexts. It will quickly become the go-to recommendation for providers at every level of experience." - Sebastian Barr, PhD, licensed psychologist; coauthor of Transness Is Our Salve: Trans People's Experiences of Healing From Parental Trauma
"If you work with, advocate for, or care about gender diverse children and adolescents, this book belongs on your shelf. This timely and thoroughly updated edition covers empirically-grounded best practices for working with gender diverse youth, complete with rich case examples and a strong framework of cultural humility and intersectionality." - Diane Chen, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Pediatrics, and Medical Social Sciences, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago/Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL; Fellow of the American Psychological Association
"Once again, these authors have compiled an ideally crafted compilation of topics covering every area of pediatric gender care. The depth and breadth of clinical information makes this book a perfect resource to use for a college course, and the contemporary relevance makes it a must-have for every professional's desktop. This is an indispensable book for all professionals who want the best science, research, and references at this important time." - Linda A. Hawkins, PhD, MSEd, LPC, Director, LGBTQ Policy & Practice, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
"Authored by pioneering leaders in the field, this book offers a rigorous, evidence-based guide to supporting transgender and gender diverse youth. During a time of widespread misinformation, it is an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and anyone wanting to better understand and support today's youth." - Jack Turban, MD, MHS, author of Free to Be: Understanding Kids & Gender Identity
ISBN: 9781433844010
Dimensions: unknown
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288 pages
Second Edition