We’ll be starting a new 12-week cycle of the transfeminine support group in a couple of weeks. During COVID we’re meeting online, but we’re still able to foster a sense of community and mutual support, which is great. I’m looking forward to welcoming new members as well as continuing with folks who are choosing to keep on from the last …
Completed Supervisor Training with Karen Hixson, Ph.D.
I recently completed a 30-hour training in clinical supervision with Karen Hixson, Ph.D. This training focused on racial justice perspectives and included a family systems component. This training was a great fit, because bringing an intersectional anti-oppression lens to therapy and to supervision is really important for me. Although other supervision trainings are offered in our region and online, I …
Gender work in the time of COVID-19
Doing gender during the coronavirus pandemic is a complicated situation, and different folks seem to be affected differently. I thought I’d share a little about what I’ve noticed in my experience and from what my clients and group members have told me. Social Distancing Is Complicated For some people, it’s easier because they have more freedom to be themselves and …
Groups Now Meeting Online
During COVID-19, my group offerings have moved online. These include the Grace Unfolding transfeminine support group and the Monday night non-binary/genderqueer group. If you’re interested in getting more support in an inclusive, trans-affirming space, but have been having trouble finding the right group during shelter-in-place orders, these might be a great option. Hoping to connect with you soon! Please note …
LPC License Conferred
After 4 years and 2,000 post-degree clinical contact hours, the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists has conferred my Professional Counseling license. Many thanks to my clients, supervisors, peers, and colleagues! I’m really looking forward to continuing this work and supporting our community.
Interview about Trans Buddhist Book Chapter
Tonio at WGDR (Goddard College) kindly interviewed me for their radio show, which aired November 1st, 2019. We talked about Buddhadharma, meditation, social justice, contemplative psychotherapy, gender creativity, and a bunch of other stuff. Check it out if you’d like!
Trans* Buddhist Anthology- Book Reading on November 8th
We’re hosting a book reading at Two Rivers Books on November 8th at 7pm. Sasha Strong (they/them) and Michaela McCormick (she/her) will be reading from the chapters they contributed to Transcending: Trans Buddhist Voices, which is out this month from North Atlantic Books. As far as we know, this is the first anthology of trans and non-binary Buddhist authors. Please …
Upcoming cycle of non-binary/genderqueer adult group
Kaden and I will be starting another 12-week cycle of the Monday night non-binary/genderqueer support group for adults later this month. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you!
Submitted Manuscript on Non-Binary Competency in Counseling
We submitted a chapter for publication in the book Trans Health: Global Perspectives on Care for Trans Communities. (It’s supposed to be published sometime in 2022.) These findings also appear in the blog post on improving cultural competency with non-binary people. In case you’re into academic/activist stuff, here’s the abstract: Cultural Competency with Non-Binary and Genderqueer Individuals: A Participatory Action …
Completed META’s Advanced Clinical Maps training
This summer I completed an Advanced Clinical Maps training with Mindful Experiential Therapy Approaches, which is also the Hakomi Institute of Oregon. In this 60-hour training, we got into a deeper examination of character theory and its relationship to human development. Because of the ways that difficult experiences at a tender age promote a defensive response to the environment, understanding …