Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth

A Workbook for Building Affirming Families

AvDouglas Knutson,Kim Shenold

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This compassionate guide helps parents examine and transform their approach to raising LGBTQ+ youth through thoughtful explorations of personal values, societal expectations, and the power of loving support.Using the authors’ LOVE framework (Looking at Our Values and Expectations), this engaging workbook helps parents understand their vital role in their LGBTQ+ child’s identity development and well-being. Drawing on extensive clinical work, research, and personal experience, it offers insights and strategies to affirm and support parents as they navigate the challenges and joys of raising children to be their authentic selves. This book is divided into six modular chapters; each one explores an important theme, experience, and/or assumption with tools for readers navigating these critical stages in their parenting journey. Each activity is based on scientifically proven ways of boosting self-understanding, self-confidence, emotion regulation, and relationship quality. Chapters invite opportunities for learning and self-reflection and offer tools to promote healthy conversations and advocacy in various social contexts. At the end of this book, parents will have gained an invaluable set of tools for developing deeper insights and empathy for their LGBTQ+ child.Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth is designed for readers in all stages of their parenting journey. It is an essential guide for parents, caregivers, and family members committed to active allyship and support of the LGBTQ+ youth in their lives.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-15
Mått:210 x 280 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:18
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041151821

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Douglas Knutson (he/him), PhD, LHSP, ABPP is Counseling Psychology Program Director and Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA.Kim Shenold (she/her), BA, is Transitional Living and Intervention Programs Coordinator at Payne County Youth Services, Inc., where she provides a wide range of outreach, education, and group services.Janet Fultz (she/her), NCC, MS, LPC-S is Executive Director of Payne County Youth Services, Inc., and has served the Payne County area via clinical services, administration, outreach, and grant writing for more than 25 years.

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“Grounded in science and clinical expertise, this workbook offers parents and caregivers concrete tools to support their LGBTQ+ child. The authors thoughtfully address pressing questions and common challenges in parenting LGBTQ+ youth with clarity and compassion. This workbook is an excellent companion for therapy, parent support groups, or independent use.”Em Matsuno, PhD, Assistant Professor of Counselling Psychology at Arizona State University and creator of the Parent Support Program, an online program for parents and caregivers of trans and nonbinary youth.“This workbook offers tools, supported by research, to help parents or guardians build stronger relationships and affirming families with their LGBTQ+ child or youth. Filled with structured activities that foster personal reflection and skill building. Of note, is its emphasis on acknowledging parents’ personal values, belief systems, and emotional reactions.”Catherine Grus, PhD, Chief Psychologist Officer, National Register of Health Service Psychologists, Washington DC“This workbook beautifully translates the best clinical knowledge into practical, heartfelt guidance for the people who matter most: parents. As a clinical psychologist, I know that this kind of affirming support is the foundation for a child's well-being. It is an essential tool for any family committed to raising a happy, healthy, and resilient LGBTQ+ child.”Nick Grant, PhD, ABPP, Past President, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality

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Introduction 1. Beginning Your Journey Toward Building An Affirming Family 2. Terminology And Facts Your Queer Kid (Likely) Wants You To Know 3. Everyone Has An Identity Journey… What’s Yours? 4. Growing Up LGBTQ+: The Basics 5. Coming Out: Making Safe Spaces And Growing Your Affirming Family 6. Advocacy: Showing Up For Your LGBTQ+ Child 7. Appendices