Top reads of the week + book club

Femmes aux fleurs, Edouard Boubat, 1958

Some housekeeping…

Please consider checking out this Therapy First webinar with Anna Hutchinson, Joe Burgo, Roberto D’Angelo, Sasha Ayad, and Sara Stockton on Monday, which I’ll be moderating: Resilience Under Pressure.

As new executive orders in the United States aim to restrict access to transition-related medical interventions for youth under age 19, many gender dysphoric young people are experiencing fear, confusion, and uncertainty. This panel will explore concerns, discuss strategies for meaningful connection and support, and provide guidance for therapists, parents, educators, and school officials on how to communicate effectively, navigate uncertainty, and foster resilience in affected youth.

Learning objectives:

• Understand young people’s concerns about newly released executive orders relating to gender identity, including the loss of access to transition-related interventions for individuals under 19.

• Discuss strategies for connecting with young people who may feel fearful, confused, angry, or cornered by these changes.

• Share recommendations for how adults—therapists, parents, teachers, and school officials—can communicate about these executive orders, help young people navigate uncertainty, and build resilience.

Recordings will be available afterwards to Therapy First members if you can’t join live.

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Book club! We will meet to discuss The Anxious Generation on Monday, February 24 at

8:00-9:30 PM Central European Time
7:00-8:30 PM in the UK/Ireland
2:00-3:30 PM Eastern
11:00-12:30 PM Pacific