The Importance of Trans Youth Allies Did you know… • 1 in 3 transgender-youth reported attempting suicide? Allies are so important to adolescent psychosocial identity development and mental health well-being. Adolescence is a key developmental period where youth are exploring and forming identity. Having family support makes a huge difference and can significantly alter the course of a young person’s life. Unfortunately, many trans youth are lacking family acceptance. • Only 27% of trans youth report that their families are very supportive. As you can see, there is a lot of work to be done to help create inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals, especially trans youth can feel supported and accepted! How Can I Become an Ally? Provide a Safe Place Having inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth can help build on self-esteem and a sense of belonging. Examples include a safe home environment, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and support organization spaces (including school and work spaces), and community or mentor spaces. A safe place is where one can come to be their authentic self where they can also feel physically and emotionally safe. Provide Acceptance & Support Use the name and pronouns that aligns with one’s gender identity to help support, respect, and validate one’s gender identity and gender expression. Be available to listen to youth without judgment. Nurture & Encourage Transgender youth need the support of family and community allies to help nurture their journey with gender identity and gender expression. Unconditional love/ acceptance are important to affirm youth and show you care about them. Seeking out a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist can also be beneficial. Take Action Educate yourself about the needs of trans youth and the LGBTQ+ community. Resources: Family Acceptance Project– https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/ For further reading check out the Trans Youth Family Allies reading recommendations here. To schedule an appointment with one of our professional counselors, click here. Written By: Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/the-importance-of-trans-youth-allies/
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