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Gender identity & trans identification - for parents

Understanding the terms Transgender - An umbrella term used to refer to a wide variety of experiences in which someone feels there is a disconnect or conflict between their biological sex (what their body says about whether they are a boy or a girl) and their gender identity (their internal sense...

Gender identity & trans identification - for youth workers

Understanding the terms Transgender - An umbrella term used to refer to a wide variety of experiences in which someone feels there is a disconnect or conflict between their biological sex (what their body says about whether they are a man or a woman) and their gender identity (their internal sense...

Gender identity and trans identification - for professionals

Children may show an interest in clothes or toys that society tells us are more often associated with the opposite gender. They may be unhappy with their physical sex characteristics. However, this type of behaviour is reasonably common in childhood and is part of growing up. It does not mean...

Gender identity & trans identification - for teachers

The medical perspective The NHS website (nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria) states: Gender dysphoria is a term that describes a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. While many children feel drawn to clothes and activities more commonly associated with the opposite...

Gender identity & trans identification - for pastors

Understanding We can't hope to respond well until we first understand someone's experience. Transgender - An umbrella term used to refer to a wide variety of experiences in which someone feels there is a disconnect or conflict between their biological sex (what their body says about whether they are a man or...