Later this April, we’re starting a new 12-week cycle of our weekly group for non-binary and genderqueer adults. The NBGQ Support Group helps members build community, understand the non-binary/genderqueer experience and its implications, and develop support and understanding among peers. We currently have a few spots open for this group. If you’re interested, please get in touch!
Starting a new cycle of our Non-Binary/Genderqueer group for adults in January 2019.
We’re happy to be starting a new 12-week cycle of our weekly group for non-binary and genderqueer adults. The Gender Unicorns group provides community, emotional support, and the ability to articulate what it means to have a non-binary / genderqueer identity with others who understand. We currently have a waitlist for this group. If you’d like to be added to …
New cycle of Grace Unfolding transfeminine support group starting in January
Good news— we’ll be adding new members to our Portland support group for transwomen and transfeminine people this January. This group is a great community context to get support from other transfeminine people on your journey of becoming. Check out the group page and get in touch to learn more! Or if you’re ready, reach out to get the ball …
Successful research trip to Boulder
I got back from Boulder CO a few days ago, where I flew for a week to do interviews for my dissertation research. My study is on how people recover from bipolar disorder using mindfulness meditation and Buddhist psychology and philosophy. A colleague was kind enough to lend his office for the interviews, and a friend hosted me during my …
Started a new cycle of the Grace Unfolding group for transwomen and transfeminine people
We’ve started a new cycle of the Grace Unfolding transfeminine support group, going for 9 weeks into January 2019. While the group is currently closed, I anticipate adding new members early in the new year. If you or someone you know might be interested in a supportive environment where transwomen and other folks who are feminine-of-center can get together for …
Queer Dharma talk – Sunday, Nov 4th
Please join us for this upcoming free meditation event for the queer community! Gender and the Absolute & Relative Truths: Buddhist Philosophy for the Gender Creative. Buddhism teaches the absolute truth of things as they are, and the relative truth of how things appear. Gender is likewise a construct at the playful intersection of emptiness and reality, groundless display. By …
TEMPRR 2018 coming up at Portland State University!
Hi all! This year, TEMPRR is gearing up again to bring more Trans Empowerment, Resistance and Resilience to Portland. Please come out to participate in these events (mostly free) and join in community this November. https://www.pdx.edu/queer/TEMPRR
Meditation for Queer Resilience – Workshop on Oct 20th
Meditation for Queer Resilience I Please join us for a talk, discussion, and meditation instruction on practices for queer resilience. LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience everyday micro- and macro-aggressions, as well as the hostility of the current political climate. As such, everything we can do to keep our nervous systems calm, aligned, and resilient grounds us and connects us to ourselves, to …
New Cycle of Non-Binary/Genderqueer Group Starting
We’re starting a new cycle of our Gender Unicorns group this week, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. While all the spots for the group are currently taken, a new cycle will open in about 12 weeks. We hope to add more services for the NB/GQ and gender-expansive communities soon! Feel free to be in touch if you’re interested in …
Presented at Gay and Grey Expo in Portland
This weekend Kaden and I presented at SAGE Metro Portland’s 2018 Gay & Grey expo, held at Friendly House. This biannual expo offers workshops and resources for LGBTQIA+ elders. Sasha presented on Mindfulness Skills for Stress Reduction, and Kaden presented on Non-Binary Gender Identities and Language. It was great to share our expertise with queer elders & we enjoyed learning …