Rocky Mountain Summit Part II: Safeguarding Children from Gender-Affirming Treatment
2025 Safeguarding Children From Gender-Affirming Treatment
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PANEL 1: Inside the Exam Room | Dr. M...
“What does this actually look like for clinicians right now?” moderator Travis Morrell asks. Dr. Michelle Stanford, a Denver-based pediatrician, describes what she sees daily: anxious, traumatized, and neurodiverse teens presenting with gender distress—and parents desperate for guidance. She expl...
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PANEL 1: Don’t Refer-Diagnose | Dr. M...
“What kind of evaluation should happen before a child is referred to a gender clinic?” Travis Morrell asks. Dr. Miriam Grossman, child and adolescent psychiatrist, gives a clear answer: “Don’t refer.” She explains that gender distress is a symptom, like a fever, not a diagnosis, and must be explo...
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PANEL 1: The Hidden Harm of Social Tr...
Travis Morrell asks, “Is social transition—just names and pronouns—really harmless?” Dr. Miriam Grossman gives a definitive answer: no. She explains that social transition is a powerful psychological intervention that shapes a child’s identity, rewires the brain, and increases the likelihood of p...
