Navigating Therapy and Medication for Children and Teens

The chapter explores the journey from soft therapeutic approaches to extreme interventions like medication and surgery for children, particularly in the context of gender issues. It emphasizes the risks of quick medication prescriptions without thorough evaluation and the challenges of affirmative care practices in therapy. The conversation delves into the complexities of therapy for teenagers, the power dynamics with therapists, confidentiality concerns, and the potential consequences of therapy culture and overprescription of medications for young people.