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Author Shelton, Jama

Title Social Work Practice with Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth
Edition 3rd ed
Published Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2021

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Description 1 online resource (273 p.)
Contents Intro -- Endorsements -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Contributors -- About the Editors -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- History of This Text -- Core Organizing Principles of This Edition -- Gratitude and Joy -- 1. Socio-Structural Context of Trans and Gender Expansive Youth -- Introduction -- Intersectional and Gender Minority Stress, Resilience Frameworks -- Gender Minority Stress and Resilience -- Distal Stressors -- Proximal Stressors -- Resilience and Protective Factors -- Implications -- Research -- Policy -- Practice
Land Acknowledgment -- References -- 2. Cutting the Poisonous Roots: Systems Change A Conversation with Marc Dones -- Introduction -- References -- 3. Knowledge for Practice with Trans and Gender Expansive Youth -- Introduction -- An Ecological Approach -- Sources of Knowledge -- Practice Wisdom -- Personal Experience -- History and Current Events -- The Professional Literature -- Research -- Theoretical and Conceptual Analyses -- Self-Awareness -- Knowledge Derived from the Individual Case -- Conclusions -- References -- 4. Social Work Practice with Nonbinary Youth -- Introduction
The Gender Binary -- Structural Oppression: Cisgenderism -- Who Are Nonbinary Youth? -- Macro Context -- The Importance of Nonbinary-Inclusive Policy -- Recommended Practices for Working with Nonbinary Youth -- Building a Healthy Alliance -- You Don't Need to Be an Expert -- Building Trust -- Doing Your Own Internal Work -- Navigating Language -- Fluency -- Assumptions -- Pronouns -- Sex Assignment -- Making Mistakes -- Summary of Recommendations -- References -- 5. The Chosen Name Process: Developing Gender Identity & Bolstering Support Networks -- Introduction
Study: Reclaiming Oneself Through a Chosen Name -- Normalizing Name Changes -- Challenges and Advocacy -- Considerations and Benefits of Chosen Names -- Support Networks for TGE Young People Around Chosen Names -- Family Support Networks -- Social Support Networks -- Educational Support Networks -- Primary and Secondary Schools -- Colleges and Universities -- Healthcare Support Networks -- Conclusion -- References -- 6. Social Work Practice with Trans and Gender Expansive Youth and Their Families -- Introduction -- Understanding TGE Youth and Their Families -- Affirming Attachment Relationship
Role of Primary Caregivers -- Aren't They Too Young? -- Sociocultural Influence -- Secondary Minority Stress -- Supporting Families -- Caregiver Supports -- Role of the Social Worker -- Witness -- Psychoeducator -- Advocate -- Resource Referral -- Conclusion -- Helpful Resources -- Family Acceptance Project -- Gender Spectrum -- National Center for Transgender Equality -- PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) -- Transgender Law Center -- Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund -- Trans Youth Family Allies -- World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Notes Description based upon print version of record
Bibliography References
Form Electronic book
Author Mallon, Gerald P
ISBN 9781000451344
1000451348