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A Sacred Journey: A Guidebook for Latter-day Saint Parents of Gender-Diverse Children by Julia Campbell Bernards
Many Latter-day Saint families find themselves seeking understanding and direction when a child comes out as transgender or gender-diverse.
In A Sacred Journey, Julia Bernards, PhD, LMFT, offers hope-filled guidance, research-backed perspectives, answers to frequently asked questions, and a wealth of resources. Drawing on Dr. Bernards’ personal experience and groundbreaking research with nearly 150 Latter-day Saint parents of transgender children, this book illuminates the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual terrain of a life-altering experience.
Inside, you will find:
Gospel-informed guidance through complex mental and emotional landscapes.
Practical suggestions at the end of each chapter for immediate, real-world application.
Hundreds of quotes and stories from real parents who have walked this path before you.
Whether you are at the very beginning of your journey or years into it, A Sacred Journey reminds you that you are not alone. Many have walked this path and their collective wisdom and witness are here to guide you.
Many Latter-day Saint families find themselves seeking understanding and direction when a child comes out as transgender or gender-diverse.
In A Sacred Journey, Julia Bernards, PhD, LMFT, offers hope-filled guidance, research-backed perspectives, answers to frequently asked questions, and a wealth of resources. Drawing on Dr. Bernards’ personal experience and groundbreaking research with nearly 150 Latter-day Saint parents of transgender children, this book illuminates the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual terrain of a life-altering experience.
Inside, you will find:
Gospel-informed guidance through complex mental and emotional landscapes.
Practical suggestions at the end of each chapter for immediate, real-world application.
Hundreds of quotes and stories from real parents who have walked this path before you.
Whether you are at the very beginning of your journey or years into it, A Sacred Journey reminds you that you are not alone. Many have walked this path and their collective wisdom and witness are here to guide you.