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Affirmative practice with trans and nonbinary parents and caregivers
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Affirmative practice with trans and nonbinary parents and caregivers

Daniel Walinsky, Julie M. Koch and Anneliese Singh
Affirmative counseling and psychological practice with trans and nonbinary clients, pp.189-210
Perspectives on sexual orientation and gender diversity, American Psychological Association, Second edition
2026
DOI: 10.1037/0000471-009

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Abstract

This chapter aims to uplift trans and nonbinary (TNB) families, specifically through exploring the experiences of TNB parents and caregivers. It examines cisheteronormative assumptions and definitions of parenting and how mental health providers (MHPs) can challenge these inaccurate perceptions, social norms, and gender roles. It also reviews the unique stressors TNB parents and families experience, as well as the resilience-as-resistance strategies and mutual aid resources they create to protect and support their families. The chapter highlights reciprocal and relational influence that parents or caregivers and their children have on each other. Finally, it shares recommendations MHPs can use to ensure TNB parents and caregivers have affirming and liberatory experiences with their MHPs. The chapter highlights how MHPs can address interlocking oppressions, such as racism, sexism, classism, and other intersectional oppressions.
 Caregivers Gender Affirming Care Gender Nonbinary Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention LGBTQ Parents Mental Health Personnel Oppression Social Norms Transgender

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