A couple of weeks ago, we started a new 12-week cycle of the non-binary and genderqueer support group. It’s pretty amazing that we’ve been running these groups for more than two years! There’s a real need in the community for this kind of group, especially during COVID times. Non-binary, genderqueer, and other gender non-conforming folks need special spaces to talk …
Starting New Cycle of Grace Unfolding in a Few Weeks
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 …
Published Article on Contemplative Psychotherapy
My article on Contemplative Psychotherapy, which is part of my doctoral dissertation, was published in the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. Briefly, the paper gives an overview of Contemplative Psychotherapy (CP) as a discipline at the intersection of psychotherapy, Buddhism, and mindfulness, reviews its core theories and practices, and argues that CP may have special value in helping therapists become better …
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 …
Presented on Buddhism and Psychotherapy
In October 2019, I was pleased to present a seminar on Buddhism and Psychotherapy as part of the Portland Philosophy Meetup’s Buddhism and the West seminar series. I figured it would be nice to share the summaries of those articles I prepared, in case other folks are interested in the dialogue between mindfulness, Buddhism, and psychology. These four articles are …