Gender and Sexuality

What is the difference between gender and sexuality, and what are the permutations of each of those? How can a parent or caregiver best support a young person who is a sexual or gender minority? How can they find healthcare for them, and how can they encourage them to be as they are and to thrive? What messages can parents send to young people who may be, or may become, a sexual or gender minority? What are the health risks that these individuals face, and how can they be addressed? Today we are joined by two health care providers who specialize on these topics, to share their experience and wisdom.

Guests:

Dr. Jason Rafertty

Dr. Noah Weatherton

Resources:

Seattle Children’s, LGBTQ Organizations You Need to Know Hospital Gender Clinic, GLSEN – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG – Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and GaysSeattle Children’s, LGBTQ Organizations You Need to Know Hospital Gender Clinic, GLSEN – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG – Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays