A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families

Transgender issues have become ubiquitous in schools, entertainment, medicine, etc. and many do not know how to approach this sensitive issue. Due to the dominance of a one-sided approach, parents are ill-equipped to discuss this topic with their children or effectively advocate for their well-being. In this book you will learn: The dark side of puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries clinics don’t want you to hear. How the internet has tremendous influence on young people. Why a child could choose to be transgender. How therapists are trained to emotionally blackmail parents. Practical tips: How to talk to a teen who suddenly believes they are transgender. How to help your child say no to the pronoun game. How to find a therapist who will work with your child as a whole person. This book is written with knowledge and compassion by a California-state licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. “This is a must-read for parents. Pamela Garfield-Jaeger offers clearly-written insights into the influences that drive gender distress and practical recommendations for working through it.”–Walt Heyer, speaker, author of Trans Life Survivors and founder of sexchangeregret.com. “This book is great! It’s a short, incredibly informative gem of a read that clarifies so much around the issue of transition from an informed, compassionate, and care-giving perspective that is sorely needed in the conversation about the issue.”–James Lindsay, founder of New Discourses “I’ve never seen a book like this. It’s a very easy read. The reason I like it is because it breaks down the problem very easily. It gives practical solutions to parents. I think this book is really powerful.”–Aldo Buttazzoni, host on PragerU “This book is a powerful and necessary tool for families dealing with children being sucked into the gender zeitgeist.”–Jaimee Michell, founder of Gays Against Groomers “This is the best thing I’ve seen for families in the midst of dealing with the trans issue with a loved one. It gets right to the point of what they need to know and how to go about it.”–Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of The Ruth Institute “As a fellow therapist who shares Pamela’s concerns about the direction of our profession, I find her insights not just valuable, but vital. Her book is a guide for parents to navigate the mental health system effectively, arming them with the knowledge and questions necessary to advocate for their child’s well-being.”–Soad Tabrizi, MA, founder of conservativecounselors.com “This book would be an asset to all parents, teachers, medical professionals and really everyone who seeks to understand the incredible damage that transgender ideology is having on society and especially vulnerable children.” –Erin Everett, president of Advocates of Protecting Children “A Practical Response to Gender Distress does not beat around the bush when offering to help parents around gender. This easy-read is thorough in explaining why the ‘gender affirmation model’ doesn’t work and offers common sense solutions. As a detransitioner who often gets asked for help by worried parents, I will now be able to recommend this book.”–Laura Becker, writer, speaker, detransitioner