Meeting Parents Where They Are: Strategies for Affirming Trans Youth Care

Practical strategies and a comprehensive guide for healthcare providers to support transgender youth mental health outcomes when parents resist gender-affirming care.

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Baxstar Jonmarie Ferguson
October 23, 2025

Healthcare providers working with transgender youth face a delicate clinical challenge: how do you provide affirming, evidence-based care to a young patient while simultaneously navigating relationships with parents who may be fearful, resistant, or actively opposed to their child's transition?

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