Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Mark A Yarhouse

Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Mark A Yarhouse

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Few topics spark more debate today thangender identity, fueling intense discussions across social, political, and cultural spheres. Complex issues like gender dysphoria are often oversimplified into slogans and sound bites, overlooking the lived experiences of those affected and making understanding even more difficult in an increasingly divided discourse.

Mark Yarhouse, an expert in sexual identity and therapy, challenges the church to rise above the political hostilities and listen to people's stories. In Understanding Gender Dysphoria, Yarhouse combines Biblical principles and scholarly research to offer a Christian perspective on transgender issues that eschews simplistic answers and appreciates both psychological and theological complexity. The result is a book that engages the latest research while remaining pastorally sensitive to the experiences of each person.

In this updated edition, you'll find

• updated sources and references,
• language that reflects the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), and
• new content on more recent trends, including rising numbers of young people identifying as transgender and non-binary.

If you are a pastor, counselor, or someone simply seeking to better understand individuals navigating questions of gender identity, now is the time to act with compassion and courage. Understanding Gender Dysphoria is an essential guide for those who wish to approach this topic with empathy and informed insight. Order your copy today and answer the call to come alongside those on the margins as they resolve their questions and concerns about gender identity.

About the Series

Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Mark A. Yarhouse, PsyD, is the Dr. Arthur P. and Mrs. Jean May Rech Chair in Psychology at Wheaton College. He is also the chair of the task force on LGBT issues for Division 36 (Psychology of Religion and Spirituality) of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Yarhouse has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and is author or coauthor of several books, including Understanding Sexual Identity: A Resource for Youth Ministry (Zondervan, 2013).

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ISBN 13	9781514013502
ISBN 10	1514013509
Title	Understanding Gender Dysphoria
Author	Mark A Yarhouse
Series	Christian Association For Psychological Studies Books
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	IVP Academic
Year published	2025-11-25
Number of pages	192
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.