Kids & Gender Identity: A Class and Conversation for Parents

As part of every child’s development, Gender Identity is the internal sense we all develop of who we are. Forming from an interaction of biological traits, developmental influences and environmental conditions, Gender Identity can be male or female, but it can also fall somewhere in between as a combination of both, some or neither. In this class, Bloom Therapist Lauren Block introduces the topic of Gender Identity Diversity in children including how Gender Identity develops in stages and how to best support our kids when they begin to express their gender as Gender Diverse. As part of every child’s development, gender identity is the internal sense we all develop of who we are. Forming from an interaction of biological traits, developmental influences and environmental conditions, gender identity can be male or female, but it can also fall somewhere in between as a combination of both, some or neither. In this class, Bloom Therapist Lauren Block introduces the topic of Gender Identity Diversity in children including how gender identity develops in stages and how to best support our kids when they begin to express their gender as gender diverse
*Parents Only

Lauren Block, LMSW is a child therapist at Bloom Pediatrics. Having been a licensed clinical social worker for over 10 years while providing therapy, she is currently accepting patients and would love to meet with your child. Lauren provides help with mental health, behavioral health, issues with school, home and more. Lauren is excited to join Bloom U as an expert presenter and workshop facilitator focused on the mental, social and emotional wellbeing of children of all ages.Read More