Kittens Against Distress
Episode description
Did you know pets can be a deterrent to psychological distress specifically for people experiencing gender dysphoria? This week we're sharing the research. Plus, Raven talks about gendered toys and how parents can support a gender questioning child and Cam shares the very recent history of openly trans athletes in the Olympics!
Resources from this Episode:
- The "pet effect" and trans people research article
- Quinn, nonbinary soccer star
- When did girls start wearing pink?
Other Resources:
- The Trevor Project
- Guide to Being an Ally
- GLAAD Resource List
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