Understanding Transgender with Susan Buss, LCSW

In this episode, Heather interviews LGBTQ+ activist Susan Buss, LCSW. Susan is the president of her private practice, Big Sky Consulting, Inc where she sees adolescents and adults. She has 35 years of experience in social work, working in community agencies as well as teaching at the Master's level. In addition to psychotherapy, Susan facilitates different workshops working with transgender people, focusing on healthy dating, and overcoming hoarding. She is the proud mom of a transgender child.Susan imparts her wisdom, shedding light on and offering a basic education on gender identity, specifically the transgender experience. She shares valuable resources which are all listed below.Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860PFLAG - transgender supportHuman Rights Campaign - transgender resourcesWPATH - World Professional Association of Transgender HealthLurie Children's HospitalThe Gender Quest WorkbookThe Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning TeensThe Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and ProfessionalsTomboyX - Hip and comfy clothes and undergarments for all sizes, gender neutralConnect with Heather: Solutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com For the Language of LGBTQIA+ E-book, visit: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/book  Digital Coming Out Course for Parents - Text Ally to 55444 to get Heather's "My kid just came out and I'm freaking out!" Toolkit!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!Support Heather's Work: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismama