by Caleb Weinhardt | Sep 1, 2022
Robina Asti video 0:25 Webinar overview 8:08 Loree’s background 9:26 “Lola” by the Kinks / slideshow of trans elders 10:34 What do we learn about trans people from “Lola”? 12:54 Master status/label of primary potency 14:05 Transgender...
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...
by michael munson | Jul 15, 2021
La mayoría de las personas—transgénero o no— le pedirán un consejo si así lo desean. A menudo simplemente deseamos que alguien comparta con nosotros o “sea testigo” de lo que está sucediendo en nuestras vidas. Muchos sólo necesitamos un amigo positivo y optimista que...
by FORGE Intern | Apr 6, 2021
This checklist helps agencies check the following areas for trans-competency: Forms and paperwork; Bathroom options; Service options and curriculum; Advertising/publicity; Displayed materials; Referrals; Visible feedback/complaint mechanisms; Tracking clients; and...
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 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 | 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...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 16, 2020
In the middle of a pandemic, is now the time to stop smoking and start exercising? This session will share information about how to navigate making health-related changes and lowering health risks. A focus will be on promoting health from a realistic, practical, and...
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