Empowering providers who work with multiply-marginalized populations Registration open! (noon-1:30 Pacific, 1-2:30pm Mountain, 2-3:30pm Central, 3-4:30pm Eastern) https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/789745503 Description: Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals experience extremely high rates violence, as well as live with higher-than-average rates of physical and mental health conditions. This interactive webinar will dynamically engage participants with core information and statistics [...]
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May 31, 2013
2013 – 2014 Webinars
Please save the dates for the 2013-2014 webinar schedule. Registration for each webinar will be open approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the event. May 23, 2013 Disability and Transgender Survivors June 20, 2013 Transgender 101 July 11, 2013 Anti-trans violence in prison August 8, 2013 Stalking September 12, 2013 Transgender 101 October 10, 2013 Rural [...]
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June 13, 2013
Violence and Trauma in the Lives of Transgender Older Adults
Description: Although the data about transgender elders and trauma is still limited, the research that does exist indicates both high levels of traumatic history and significant implications for health and wellness. Many transgender and gender non-conforming individuals experience higher than average abuse, violence and neglect than non-transgender peers throughout their lifespan. This interactive workshop will [...]
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June 13, 2013
Growing Old Together: A Workshop for the Partners of Aging Trans People
Description: Like it or not, we’re all getting old – and so are our partners. Join us in a participatory discussion about the things that should be considered in getting older with a trans partner (or as a trans partner yourself!). This workshop will be led by the founder of the Transgender Aging Network (and [...]
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June 15, 2013
Soothing the soul through words, images, and experiential learning
Description: This workshop is a dynamic, interactive, experiential, and reflective space that encourages and allows participants to transform feelings about personal or global loss, trauma, or life-hardships into empowered hope. Attendees – in a structured, safe, creative setting – will use writing, art, and movement exercises to address topics that impact us all. Participants will [...]
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