I’ve NC for this. My DD 13 is finding adolescence hard. There have been some issues at school related to social anxiety and focus. Previously she has been confident, an academic high achiever, and this has, in part, gone south.
The school suggested assessment re possible processing issues, and looking at her anxiety.
Now, the problem. She is, to use a phrase I don’t like, but is useful here, ‘non gender conforming’. Short hair, trousers, no interest in make up, appearance, clothes etc. I have looked at some of the experts the school has suggested and seen “gender identity” listed as an area of expertise. Now, I have always been open with her about gender stereotypes, and how girls/women can look however they want/do what they want etc, but I am terrified that if she turns up looking “boyish” as she does, that this may be “explored” as something that is relevant to her. She has a small group of close friends, but already feels isolated from most of her female peers as they are around here, I kid you not, of identical long hair, make up and short skirts appearance.
So, does anyone know how I can find GC practitioners? Many thanks.