Rainbow Brick Road Model

· Non-linear road map of obstacles that may be faced during an individual transition process

· The Lion is the courage needed for the person to disclose their transgender/non-binary gender to themselves and others. It also represents the strength needed to overcome other societal barriers they may face.

·The Tinman is the heart and represents the importance of acceptance from family and friends who can become strong advocates or insurmountable barriers depending on their outlooks.

·The Scarecrow represents the healthcare providers a person may interact with who are ill-informed and have received little training on gender-related care.

This model shows the importance of connecting individuals and families to providers who can provide education, an appropriate level of care, and access to other resources to support them during the transition process.

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