We hear a lot about “Informed Consent,” but what is it and what does it really mean?To start, Informed Consent means that a person who is engaging in a contract for a medical procedure or a clinical intervention. Here is …
Born in the Wrong Body? Children who want a sex change Written by Lilyan Lam ENC 1101 April 18, 2007 Argumentative Essay When I was a young girl, I would spend hours playing with my brothers. We would build enormous …
Defining Identity with the Binary Definition of Gender written by: Jessica Lam Obviously the binary definition needs to be expanded… for truly, what is binary in today’s world? Nature is filled with an amalgam of diverse species and breeds. And …
Coming Out to Children as a Transgender Parent Written by: Jenna Mizner and Sarah Altajar I. Who Am I? Unable to answer the seemingly simple question: who am I? Can stand in the way of being a good parent and …
No More Gatekeepers Written by Dr. Carol Clark Back in the day, therapists working with transgender people wanting hormone therapy or surgery were called “gatekeepers” and this was not conducive to a happy relationship. Many trans people said, rightfully so, …
Transgender in Transition written by Dr. Carol Clark Trans people often make a decision to “transition,” a term that means they are taking the journey from who and what they were assigned at birth to who and what is congruent …
Adventures of Tina and Jordan a book for Gender Variant Children by Jessica Lam Advocates for Youth– Ten Tips for Parents of a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender Child & I Think I Might be Transgender, Now What Do I …
September 21 | 6:00 – 9:00 pmCoral Gables Congregational Church Safe Schools South Florida honors three pioneers for their indelible legacy to the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth of South Florida. Dr. Marilyn Volker, who established the first LGBTQ youth support …