Gender Identity 101
Develop your understanding of trans and nonbinary children, youth, and adults, and how Spirit—expressing Itself in, through, and as gender diverse people—is inviting us to evolve our consciousness around gender.
Introduction to Gender Identity 101
FREE PREVIEWFacilitator's Biographies
New Language for a New Gender Consciousness
Important Words to Know
Medical and Mental health Associations' Statements to further understanding of global gender consciousness.
Gabrielle's Story
Mother of a Transgender Child
Nonbinary Comes in Every Age. - This video challenges the myth that nonbinary gender identities are a new trend among young people. Start video at 1:55
What Its Like to be Intersex.
Exploring Your Own Gender Consciousness
Resources - Spend at least five minutes exploring these resources.
The Transitioning Process for Adults and the Three Aspects of Transitioning: Social, Legal and Physical
An Introduction to Transgender People, created by the National Center for Transgender Equality.
The Transitioning Process for Children and Youth Who Knew Their Gender Identities as Young Children
The Wittherington family shares their experiences with their young transgender son. A CBS Report.
Ellen DeGeneres' interview with transgender identical twin and Supergirl star Nicole Maines.
The Transitioning Process for Adolescents Who Did NOT Come Out as Young Children - Part One
See the impact US Legislation is having on one family in Texas.
The Transitioning Process for Adolescents Who Did NOT Come Out as Young Children - Part Two
Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union Move from Florida to California for their transgender daughter
Spend three to five minutes familiaring yourself with these articles and resources related to gender diverse children and youth.
TO LEARN MORE: Link to WPATH’s Standards of Care, Version 8, ©2022 and research and articles cited in Gabrielle and Linda’s PowerPoint presentations on 1) adults and 2) children
TO LEARN MORE: PDF of the combined Youth slide decks – PARTS 1 & 2 - with live links to Source articles and research
Nonbinary Young People Share Their Gender Identity Exploration and Development.
Three Aspects of Knowing: Mind, Body, and Spirit; or Cognition, Experience, and Intuition
Exploring Your Experiences of Knowing and Your Gender Consciousness around Gender Identity Development
Fun with Online Gender Crossword Puzzle
Fun with Printable Crossword Puzzle (Same as Online Puzzle)
Crossword Answer Key
Consider applying the New Gender Consciousness to something you use every day: Pronouns!
Consider applying the New Gender Consciousness to all the language you use every day!
How Will YOU Apply the New Gender Consciousness? (With possible next steps!)