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Youth Coming Out: Supporting LGBTQ Youth on Their Journey
By Lisa Moschello, MSW, LCSW
Published by Wiley
December 2026
Coming out remains one of the most significant developmental experiences for LGBTQ young people, yet many adults who support them lack structured guidance. Youth Coming Out: Supporting LGBTQ Youth on Their Journey provides parents, educators, counselors and caregivers with a framework for understanding the coming out process and responding in ways that affirm identity and promote psychological well-being. The book examines the emotional, social, and familial dimensions of coming out during adolescence. It addresses how identity formation intersects with family dynamics, peer relationships, and school environments. Readers gain strategies for creating affirming spaces, navigating difficult conversations, and recognizing warning signs of distress in LGBTQ youth across varied community contexts.
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