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 | Mar 3, 2023
A substantial barrier to care for many trans and nonbinary people has been standards of care that put therapists in a position of “gatekeeping” for those pursuing hormones, surgery, or even name changes. More providers are adopting an informed consent model, that...
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...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Jan 13, 2023
This Guide is for victim advocates working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals who may be experiencing stalking. Other service providers, individuals experiencing stalking, and friends/family of people experiencing stalking may...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 18, 2022
The greater Milwaukee community honored those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender bias or violence on Friday, November 18, 2022. Guest speaker Dee Dee Watters focused on “This is why we’re here!” Description: We stand and fight in the trenches because we...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Nov 10, 2022
What happens in childhood impacts our physical and mental health for the rest of our lives. Trans people experience even more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) than other people, a fact that contributes to our greater mental health problems. This webinar introduces...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Oct 13, 2022
Mental health challenges are common in the trans community. This webinar is intended for therapists, mental health providers, and other social services professionals. Topics explored include the higher rates of mental health issues, why rates might be higher, common...
by Caleb Weinhardt | Apr 13, 2022
Many of us are familiar with ACEs – Adverse Childhood Experiences – and how they influence the health and wellness of both youth and adults. This webinar will explore and compare ACEs data in the general population with rates many trans/nonbinary people experience....
by Caleb Weinhardt | Mar 15, 2022
In this session, we will discuss the history of carceral responses to suicide and crisis. Beginning with the conflation of madness and queerness, we will explore the ways queer and trans people have been targeted by carceral psychiatric and psychological...
by michael munson | Jul 17, 2021
Most people, trans or not, will ask for advice if they want it. More often, we simply want someone to share with or “witness” what is happening in our lives. Most of us can also use a friend who is positive and hopeful, who reassures us that we can handle the things...
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