When Gender is in Question: A Guide to Understanding

For most people, gender identity is pretty straightforward. We are identified as a boy or a girl at birth and don't give it a second thought. For others, however, the gender they were born into is not the gender they feel is their true identity.

Whether you know someone who is questioning their gender or simply want to understand more about how to engage in this current dialogue, When Gender is In Question is a valuable guide to understanding. The book offers insights to many questions about gender:

- What is the difference between being gay and being trans?
- What are the current issues facing trans and gender diverse people?
- What words and phrases are valuable to know?
- What is the medical research on gender?

Suzanne Sherkin
A public speaker, mediator, and trainer, Suzanne addresses issues of conflict, harassment, and discrimination in workplaces. Mother of two, Suzanne was inspired to engage with others in the current gender dialogue when her youngest transitioned in his early 20s.

Dr. Helma Seidl
Dr. Seidl works in private practice as a Gender Specialist providing direct counselling to clients dealing with transitioning or fluidity. Her mission is to support individuals to better understand gender, sexual, cultural, and social issues.

Skyler Hagen
Skyler has a practice as a Mental Health Counselor and is an accredited practitioner in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He is also a visual artist who exhibits his work across Canada.