Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/h0tCrS6 Social Work Practice with Transgender and Gender Variant Youth By: Gerald P. Mallon Publisher: Routledge Print ISBN: 9780415994811, 0415994810 eText ISBN: 9781135267063, 1135267065 Edition: 2nd Pages: 208 Copyright year: 2009 Format: EPUB Available from $ 20.78 USD SKU 9781135267063R90 Through personal narratives and case studies, this fully updated second edition explores the childhood and adolescent experiences of transgendered persons. Addressing the differences between male-to-female (MTF) and female-to-male (FTM) individuals and identifying the specific challenges of transgender persons from diverse races, cultures, and religious backgrounds, this compelling book offers suggestions that will help social workers and the youths' families learn more about the reality of transgender persons' lives. Some of the areas discussed include: individual practice group work practice family-centered practice internal and external stress factors a new discussion of the legal issues that trans and gender variant youth face a new chapter on focusing on a recommendations for clinical treatment. Containing invaluable information on a topic that is not widely discussed or written about, the second edition of Social Work Practice with Transgender and Gender Variant Youth discredits negative stereotypes surrounding these youths and offers you insight into their experiences. Additionally, the chapters openly address questions that practitioners may have about gender identity as well as offer concrete and practical recommendations about competent and positive practice with this population. It will interest academics and social service practitioners seeking to know more and work effectively with transgender and gender variant youth. Additional ISBNs 9780415994811, 9780415994828, 0415994810, 0415994829
