1st Edition
Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth A Workbook for Building Affirming Families
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
Biography
Douglas Knutson (he/him), PhD, LHSP, ABPP is the Counseling Psychology Program Director of Clinical Training and Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University.
Kim Shenold (she/her), BA is the 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 the 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.
“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
