Tag Archives: gender identity

Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry – September 19, 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Dr. G

Would your church be prepared to welcome a family that needed to flee their home with little notice for refusing to “affirm” their child’s gender identity? Continue reading →

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Courage in Pursuit of Our Callings

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Dr. G

I’d like to say a few things publicly that need to be said by someone in my profession with my background and experience. Somebody needs to go first. My hope is it will be easier for others to speak if they know they’re not alone. Continue reading →

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Updated…What do we know about gender non-conforming kids?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dr. G

We know that most kids with gender non-conformity become comfortable with their biological sex as they progress through childhood. For those who continue to experience significant gender discordance as adolescents, far too many will have experienced trauma, mental illness, social isolation, self-injury and suicidal thoughts.
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What do we know about gender non-conforming kids?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Dr. G

We know that most kids with gender non-conformity become comfortable with their biological sex as they progress through childhood. For those who continue to experience significant gender discordance as adolescents, far too many will have experienced trauma, mental illness, social isolation, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. Continue reading →

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