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LGBTQIA Resources
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LGBTQIA Resources

Parents/Students:

Gender Dysphoria & Transitions Recording from Raising Resilience   

A discussion about definitions, myths, language and dynamics.  A recorded interview from Raising Resilience Connection Cafe and Dr. Matt Goldenberg, licensed psychologist and clinician with over a decade of experience treating gender diverse clients.

The Trevor Project 

The world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.

Transgender Teen Handbook

Helpful book for sale on Amazon.com entitled: Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens

Gender Diversity

A Seattle based organization that increases the awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender diversity in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, increasing societal awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions.

Gender Diversity offers training for individuals who may encounter transgender or gender diverse children or adults. In-person, phone, or web conferencing consultations are available to address a number of different circumstances. They may also offer family support groups. Customized or case-specific consultations are available. Here is the link to find out more about consultations.

Welcoming Schools 

There is a large Facebook group of Parents of Transgender Children where parents support each other online.

Transfamilies.org

Trans Families inspires hope, increases understanding, and creates a visible pathway to support trans and gender-diverse children and all those who touch their lives.

Educators:

Welcoming Schools 

Welcoming Schools is the most comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive professional development training, lesson plans, booklists and resources specifically designed for educators and youth-serving professionals.

Transgender Teen Handbook

Helpful book for sale on Amazon.com entitled: Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens

Articles:

Supporting a Gay/Straight Alliance in Middle School: Edutopia

50+ Resources For LGBTQIA Allies:  Buffer.com

Talking with Students About Transgender Athletes:  Learning for Justice

Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students:  Teaching Tolerance

Toolkit for 'Being There' for Non-Binary Youth:  Learning for Justice