New resource for families of trans teens and young adults

Central Toronto Youth Services is pleased to announce the publication of *Families in TRANSition*, the first comprehensive Canadian publication to address the needs of parents and families supporting their trans children. *Families in TRANSition* summarizes the experiences, strategies, and successes of a working group of community consultants - researchers, counsellors, community leaders, parents, as well as trans youth themselves. The guide aims be inviting and inclusive of families who may be at any one of a number of stages, and especially so for parents who may have had their adolescent or young adult child come out recently as trans. *Families in TRANSition* provides practical and sensitive parent-to-parent and professional therapeutic advice, and tries to anticipate and address common questions and concerns, as well as normalize the varied reactions families may have. The guide offers accurate, up-to-date information on terminology, health, and issues related to transition, and suggests to families important ways they can take care of themselves and one another through this challenging and critical time. *Families in TRANSition* provides a provincial context and relevant local resources for continued youth and family support towards strengthening families. Hard copies can be ordered for a cost of $10 each, or downloaded for free as a pdf document, through our website, www.ctys.org. Best wishes, Nicola Brown, Ph.D., C.Psych Researcher, Pride & Prejudice Nicola.brown@ctys.org 416-924-2100 x249