by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 3, 2023
When you have your first session with a new mental health care provider, it can be helpful to evaluate your feelings and determine your next steps. This checklist offers some suggestions for reflecting on a first visit with a therapist and deciding whether or not...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 2, 2023
Emotional safety planning is a process of thinking ahead about the supports and tools that someone can use in a crisis to care for their emotional well-being. With the increase in hate towards trans/nonbinary communities, it’s important that we take care of ourselves...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Sep 3, 2023
Many therapists offer free phone interviews. This is a great opportunity to learn about their approach and determine if they can meet your needs. Here are some questions you may want to ask a potential new therapist.
by Caleb Weinhardt | Aug 11, 2023
Notes and resource links from the webinar “Tools for de-escalation during a mental health crisis: Actions we can all take to help.” Watch the webinar:
by Caleb Weinhardt | Aug 8, 2023
Trauma, stress, mental health challenges, and more can all lead to crisis situations. Often trans/nonbinary people seek support from friends, family, or other community members before, instead of, or in addition to help from professionals. In this webinar,...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Aug 1, 2023
Sometimes, it’s hard to know when it’s a good time to seek therapy. This tipsheet includes a list of questions to ask yourself when thinking about how therapy might improve your life.
by Caleb Weinhardt | Jul 27, 2023
Intimate partner violence and sexual violence increase during disasters. Trans/nonbinary communities have a unique set of experiences and needs related to both natural disasters and violence. In this training, we discuss safety planning with trans/nonbinary survivors...
by Caleb Weinhardt | May 25, 2023
Many trans/nonbinary survivors experience mental health challenges. Connecting with supportive people, including advocates, can make a positive difference in a survivor’s life. This webinar explores some of the mental health challenges that trans/nonbinary survivors...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Mar 8, 2023
Trans and non-binary people, especially trans women of color, experience some of the most severe and frequent gender-based violence of any group in the US. Defend Yourself offers practical skills that anyone can learn (you don’t have to be an athlete, or train...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Jan 18, 2023
There are actual human casualties of the current U.S. “culture war” involving trans identities and rights. In this training webinar for therapists and social services professionals, we discuss the actual effects what’s happening in legislatures, social media, and...
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