Temple Israel will host an informative evening about transgender, non-conforming and questioning teens for transgender youth and families dubbed, "You Are Not Alone."
This warm, informal and informational evening will be in a safe and secure environment. Temple Israel has issued a statement saying, "Let us help you and your family navigate your journey and hear from experts in the field." The two featured speakers specialize in different fields relevant to discussions about transgender issues.
Antonia Caretto, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Gender Variance. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. She has worked with over 100 adults and 60 children with gender dysphoria and currently hosts a support group for Parents of Transgender Kids.
Dr. Jacalyn Bishop founded "Endocrine Kids" in Novi to treat children with endocrine diseases. She is one of a few private physicians in Michigan board certified in pediatric endocrinology. Her focus on kindness, respect and communication has served to make Endocrine Kids the premier facility for the treatment of pediatric endocrine diseases.
The event begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10. Temple Israel is located at 5726 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield.
