Just the FAQ's- Take 3 w/ Cole, Dianne, and Laura

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes talk of suicide, self harm, and suicidal ideation.

It’s a very special Just the FAQs episode at In the Den, because we have a panel made up entirely of licensed therapists to answer some of our most frequently asked questions regarding parenting an LGBTQ child. Jen brings back past podcast guests Dianne Piggott, Cole Brennan, and Laura Skaggs, and asks them to share their wisdom from working as therapists for LGBTQ clients, as well as being members of the queer community themselves.

A lot of LGBTQ people are at high risk of self-harming and other maladaptive behaviors including suicidal ideation. Can you talk a little about this reality and what families can do to help mitigate those risks?
How can parents get out of their own panic and shame in order to be more effective in helping their kids who are struggling?
An issue that comes up a lot for our members is the idea that their child is continuously being tossed to and fro in a culture that doesn’t always understand them. Do you have good ideas about helping build resiliency?
Do you have ideas that you suggest to families of things that can help ease the discomfort or pain of dysphoria?
How on earth should parents safely navigate the world of sleepovers with their queer kids?
The rates of autism are really high in the transgender community. I know that nobody really knows why this is, but given your personal experience with this client population, do you have insights that might help parents know if they should be checking for one if the other is present?

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