The Journal for Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy has published a paper by Dr. David Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz, a psychologist, argues that psychotherapy, rather than hormones and surgery, should be first-line treatment for gender dysphoric youth./1 segm.org/Psychotherapy_…
Drawing on his extensive experience with gender dysphoric youth and their parents, Dr. Schwartz observes that “gender dysphoria in pre-adolescent children is a condition that ameliorates by itself in most cases if you are just patient" and many grow up to be gay or lesbian. /2
Dr. Schwartz advises clinicians to question the etiology of the rapid rise of gender dysphoria in youth; to be weary of the risks of medical transition; and to help youth overcome preoccupation with the idea that their lives depend on obtaining surgery and hormones. /3
The paper presents a thoughtful, cogent, well-researched case for making psychotherapy the first-line treatment for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria and helping children navigate the challenges associated with puberty. /4
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
Dr. Schwartz offers therapists and clinicians practical advice about how to approach and establish effective therapeutic relationships with gender dysphoric youth. Parents of children and adolescents with GD will find valuable guidance in his sensible, compassionate approach. /5
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
