The holiday season is almost here! Lots of joy, lots of family, and lots of … challenges. How do you navigate this time of year with a transgender child? Join me and therapist Kristen Berglund, MA, LPC (she/her) of B Well Counseling Center and KB Wellness for our FREE online workshop “Navigating the Holidays with Trans Kids” on Monday, November 3, at 6 PM PT/8 PM CT. In this lively session, we’ll discuss how families of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids can navigate the holiday...
5 days ago • 1 min read
So. How are you? I know that’s a pretty loaded question these days. And it’s ok not to be ok. Our nervous systems and bodies and brains and hearts were not built to handle this much stress, confusion, and fear. So guess what? If you're not doing so hot, that means you’re an actual human person! AND - we still have to take care of ourselves. I am not great at self-care. It’s my growing edge, but I’m learning and working on it. And I hope you are too, however that looks for you. For me,...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with a staff member from TransFamily Support Services, and WOWZA! This is an incredible organization. From their website: TransFamily Support Services guide transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. We provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are...
16 days ago • 2 min read
I am super-excited about this event, Reader! Human extraordinaire Rebecca Minor will be talking with us about her groundbreaking new book, Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This. Raising Trans Kids is for every parent, grandparent, caregiver, and ally who wants to show up with love, clarity, and courage for trans kids everywhere. 📅 Thursday, October 30⏰ 12:00 pm EDT💻 Live on Zoom How to join: Step 1 - ✍️ Click the button below and fill out the form to get access to...
19 days ago • 1 min read
In episode #447 of "How Much Worse Can Things Get?", last week we learned that the FBI is considering a plan to designate transgender people as “nihilistic violent extremists.” What the absolute F??? Everyone's brains have been on overload lately, trying to make sense of the madness around us. Many of us are searching for something to DO to combat the relentless attacks on the transgender community. ACLU lawyer and brilliant human Chase Strangio always has excellent perspective, and he wrote...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Our friends at Campaign for Southern Equality have 2 timely resources for families of trans youth (no matter where you live): As part of their Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) ecosystem of care and resilience, they've been hosting professionally-facilitated monthly support groups for parents and caregivers of trans youth to find community and connection with one another. The next two support groups will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21st and Sunday, Oct. 5th (with more dates coming soon!)....
30 days ago • 1 min read
So excited to hold this book in my hands! My brilliant friend Rebecca Minor has written the game-changing Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This, and I'm thrilled it's finally out in the world. Rebecca sent me an advance electronic copy a while back to write an endorsement: Raising Trans Kids validates the complicated emotions as well as common questions and fears of parents, family members, and caregivers of transgender and gender-expansive kids. Using...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I had not planned on responding publicly to Charlie Kirk's death. I do not tolerate gun violence, and I'm also not shedding tears over that man. Both things can be true. But parents I serve are asking for comfort and guidance. They're scared, and so are their children. I'm not sure I have answers, but I can offer some ways of thinking about this moment: Safe harborFor parents, be sure to let your children know that you have their back and that they will always be safe at home. Home needs to...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
I know it can be hard to sift through all the trans-focused resources out there to figure out what's really helpful. Here are a few of my current favorites to get you started: 🏳️⚧️ Finding a Trans-Affirming Therapist: What to Look ForHelpful article from Point of Pride 🏳️⚧️ Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This by Rebecca Minor MSW, LICSWI have been waiting not-so-patiently for this book to come out, and it's finally available today! 🏳️⚧️ Trans Youth Emergency...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
