This list, compiled from various sources, is terminology commonly used when discussing gender variance, expression and identity. We embrace some less common terms because we believe that they more accurately describe the experiences of gender variant youth and their families.
Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth
This report provides behavioral health professionals, researchers, policymakers and other audiences with a comprehensive research overview and accurate information about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.
Know Your Rights
Information provided by a collaboration between the National Center for Transgender Equality, Transgender Law Center, and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund that describes what are the rights for transgender people regarding health insurance coverage and receiving health care as
AAMC: What is Gender Affirming Care?
As states move to restrict certain treatments for transgender youth, experts explain the many types of care, the need for them, and their impact.
Gender-Affirming Care is Trauma-Informed Care
This document discusses how gender-affirming care is trauma-informed care and offers tips for showing support and acceptance for transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) youth.
Black and LGBTQ Approaching Intersectional Conversations
If you’re considering engaging with people who identify as non-Black in your life about your identities, it’s important to remember that the process of having difficult conversations does not begin or end with the discussion itself. It is essential to
LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
Resources and advice are offered in this guide around how hospice care can better reach and serve LBGTQ+ communities.
The Rainbow Project – Safe Binding and Packing
This article contains helpful information on safe binding and packing practices.
Building Cultural Responsiveness: A Toolkit for Youth-Serving Professionals
This toolkit may serve as a guide to understand how to develop and implement a strategy to make your organization more culturally responsive.
Affirnative Services for Transgender and Gender Diverse People: Best Practices for Frontline Health Care Staff
This training manual is for anyone who works on the front lines of health care. Whether you are a medical receptionist, patient advocate, or other frontline staff member, you can learn the strategies for offering affirmative and welcoming health care
