by FORGE Intern | Sep 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION: Insurance policies can be complicated! One of the most common questions trans+/non-binary people ask FORGE and the Inclusion Clinic is whether their insurance policy will cover specific types of medical and mental health care. This session will discuss...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 27, 2020
Now more than ever, it is important carve out space and time for Black and Brown Trans Joy. Join us for an evening of conversation between Matthew Lewis and community advocate Naomi-Antrelle Jones, where we’ll discuss what finding light and love looks life for her...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 25, 2020
DESCRIPTION: In part 2 of this 3-part series, Annie Lakatos, NP, will share her clinical experience in extensively working with trans men, trans-masculine, AFMAB individuals on their exploration and journey of using hormones (particularly testosterone) to feel more...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 18, 2020
Sex is a vitally important part of life for many of us. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop the interest in connecting with people sexually. Dr. Petroll will share trans-specific information about PrEP (how it might differ in its effectiveness and use for trans folks),...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 13, 2020
In a recent FORGE survey, 97% of respondents said they were interested in working to increase trans rights. In this Ask The Experts, FORGE staffers Shelley Gregory and Loree Cook-Daniels, both long-time T/LGBQ activists, will address how you can join those who are...
by FORGE Intern | Jul 28, 2020
This is part 2 of a two-part workshop recording featuring a meditation by Robert Gonzalez. We all have different communication styles, and sometimes when conflict arises, it helps to speak a common language. It can be especially difficult to communicate during...
by FORGE Intern | Jul 28, 2020
This is part 1 of a two-part workshop recording. We all have different communication styles, and sometimes when conflict arises, it helps to speak a common language. It can be especially difficult to communicate during conflicts when there are strong emotions or...
by FORGE Intern | Jul 21, 2020
As we continue navigating COVID-19, we are each are finding what is comfortable and safe-feeling for ourselves when considering who to include in our inner circle of people who we spend face-to-face time with. We’ll talk about the critical role of having people in our...
by michael munson | Jul 1, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared that discrimination at work because of gender identity or sexual orientation is discrimination “because of . . . sex.” How courts interpret those words – “because of sex” – directly impacts the everyday lives of trans and...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 23, 2020
Sometimes healthcare providers focus more on numbers than on an individuals’ overall wellbeing and health. Sometimes a provider will link medical conditions to a need for a client to lose weight. (We’ll talk about why some providers put so much emphasis on these...
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