{"product_id":"9781627472708","title":"Thriving through Transition: Self-Care for Parents of Transgender Children","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Mom, Dad -I'm Transgender.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As the parent - What do you say? What do you do?\u003cbr\u003e How do you cope with what is about to unfold in your life?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA parent's life can change forever when a child \"comes out\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and says they are transgender. Whether your child is 5 or 50, the word \u003cstrong\u003e\"transgender\" or \"transition\", will likely cause a multitude of conflicting emotions and countless questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents, are often unprepared to know what's next and most importantly, \u003cem\u003eknow how \u003c\/em\u003eto \u003cem\u003ecare for themselves \u003c\/em\u003ein the process.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis book was written to make the adjustment process easier for parents or anyone who loves a transgender person.\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically, you will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e · Gain insight regarding \u003cstrong\u003ewhat the issues are that parents commonly face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e · Receive valuable suggestions on how to work through feelings such as \u003cstrong\u003egrief, denial, depression, anger, shame and guilt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eLearn conflict management\u003c\/strong\u003e for siblings and other family members.\u003cbr\u003e · Become well-versed in \u003cstrong\u003eknowing what to say to others\u003c\/strong\u003e and how to effectively deal with resistance.\u003cbr\u003e · Develop \u003cstrong\u003eeffective methods of addressing religious, cultural and social issues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e · Discover \u003cstrong\u003ehow to cope and take care of yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e in the process\u003cbr\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand acceptance\u003c\/strong\u003e and what it can mean for you as the parent.\u003cbr\u003e This book is \u003cstrong\u003ea must-read resource\u003c\/strong\u003e for family members, educators, clergy, counselors, the medical field, social awareness advocates and everyone who loves a transgender person and the parent raising them. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denise O'Doherty LPC, MSN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46361661112561,"sku":"9781627472708","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781627472708_p0.jpg?v=1765858241","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781627472708","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}