Psychoeducation

We hear so much about gender dysphoria, and the heartache and struggle, that can be associated with being trans, non-binary, or gender fluid, that we often don’t stop to reflect on the good. And there certainly is good along with the bad. One example of…

    There are many umbrella terms when we discuss gender identity, just as there are many terms for each individual’s gendered identity. Gender diverse is the umbrella term that I like to use because it’s a nod to the diversity and range of identities…

As we enter another PRIDE month, I think a few things are always worthy of being talked about each year. Supporting LGBTQIA+ people and communities is important year round. ALWAYS! Don’t fall for the rainbow-washing that will pop up everywhere. What is rainbow washing you…

Telling our stories is important, and even more so for survivors. We often learn about ourselves and our experiences in the telling of our stories. As Maggie Kuhn said, speak your mind, even if your voice shakes. Therapy is a place to be able to…

This year has seen a slew of anti-trans bills targeting trans women in sports. These bills are transphobic, unnecessary and cruel. These bills are also sexist. In our society we have been conditioned to associate strength and testosterone with men, although women, non-binary and intersex…

I am a big believer in therapy, and of reducing stigma. So I am going to be a bit vulnerable here today and do some self-disclosure. Recently I have gotten back into therapy myself, realizing that I needed a bit of a tune up and…