Resources-Research, Podcasts & Other Offerings From our Staff
Dr. M has published a series of research around transgender and gender expansive youth in Colorado:
- Discovering Gender and Coming out: The Gender Identity Journeys and Coming out Stories of Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth. Access the free research article here.
- How Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth Cope with Oppression: Making Sense of Experiences and Resiliency Factors. Access the free research article here.
- The Impact of Oppression and Contextual Factors on Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth. Access the free research article here.
Coming Soon: some awesome podcasts from new staff Kaz; soon-to-be-intern Kaitlyn and M have been designing a research study about reclaiming QTBIPC joy through group therapy.
Resources for Kids & Teens
Resource List For Trans+ Adolescents and Teens
This list of resources was compiled by M Saltis for our community of Trans+ young people.
Resource List for Trans+ Youth
Stand With Trans Book List
This book list has something for everyone! It includes children’s books, young adult books, and adult books and other media that all center around the stories of transgender and gender expansive individuals. There may be a book or two here that speak to your experience, and some might help communicate your experience to your caregivers! Worth a peek, for sure.
Gender Affirming Garments for Kiddos
It’s important for young people to express themselves in a way that aligns with who they are! This list of gender affirming clothing options for young trans and gender expansive folx can support that.
Gender Affirming Garments for Kids
Gender Spectrum
This organization can help you find resources for pretty much everything, including understanding gender, the space where faith and gender meet, and even finding online groups through their organization.
Everywhere Is Queer
This is a master map of Queer-owned businesses ACROSS THE WORLD! Whether at home, or while traveling, these spaces are queer-owned and part of our community.
What To Expect In Therapy?
Going to therapy and exploring identity can be scary for some folx. This post does a really good job of outlining what you can expect in therapy when you are exploring your gender in that space.
What to Expect in Therapy During Your Transition?
Resources for Parents
Gender Expansive Terms
Language is important, and the terms we use can show that we care about the people in our lives who are exploring their identity. Understanding Sex and Gender can be overwhelming. Nonbinary? Genderqueer? Genderfluid? AFAB? This list of gender expansive terms is a great place to start in understanding and supporting our LGBTQIA+ friends and family
Resource List For Parents of Trans+ Adolescents and Teens
This list of resources was compiled by M Saltis for parents and caregivers of trans and gender expansive youth.
Resources for Caregivers of Trans+ Youth
Resource List For Trans+ Adolescents and Teens
This list of resources was compiled by M Saltis for our community of Trans+ young people. There are resources here that might feel useful to you as well, and you can share with your child.
Resource List for Trans+ Youth
Stand With Trans Book List
This EXTENSIVE book list includes children’s books, young adult books, and adult books and other media that all center around the stories of transgender and gender expansive individuals. This compilation has something for everyone, and reading or hearing first-person lived experience is such an important way to learn.
Gender Spectrum
This organization strives to provide safe and inclusive spaces and experiences for all gender expansive and trans young people. They have compiled resources that are tailored to exactly what you need. They also provide online groups, and the website is definitely worth a peek.
Stand with Trans
This organization has compiled yet another list of resources for parents, caregivers and allys. There are also resource pages for kids on their site – we encourage you to explore!
PFLAG
PFLAG is a huge organization of LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as their parents and families. They have chapters all over the country, and are doing amazing work to support the community. Check them out here!
Movement Advancement Project
This site is extensive, and includes practical ways you can support your trans or gender expansive child.
MY PRONOUNS
Using the correct pronouns for trans and gender expansive folx is vital, shows love and acceptance, and is deeply impactful. My Pronouns is a site that can explain just how important pronouns are.
Gender Affirming Healthcare options
For many trans and gender expansive folx, going to the doctor can be othering at best, and harmful at worst. We have compiled a list of affirming healthcare options in our area.
Gender Affirming Healthcare Resources
Gender Affirming Garments for Kiddos
It’s important for young people to express themselves in a way that aligns with who they are! This list of gender affirming clothing options for young trans and gender expansive folx can support that.
Gender Affirming Garments for Kids
The Rainbow Circles Referral List
We want to support you and your child. That said, sometimes we aren’t the right fit. Here is a list of providers who are affirming.