We just wrapped up a 12-week cycle of the Grace Unfolding group, and there’s another one on the way. In this group, trans women and transfeminine people: learn more about technical transition steps navigate social transition provide mutual support build strategies for resilience and resistance, and just have good times in an intentional safer space. We generally have a mix …
Presented to Graduate Counseling Students at a Private Practice Panel at PSU
I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion in a graduate course, along with colleagues Stace Parlen and Kara Eads, to students in PSU’s Clinical Mental Health counseling program. It was delightful to share with students about what brought us to the counseling field, and give them some tips about private practice. Many thanks to the instructor, Joseph …
Presented on Mindfulness and Recovery from Bipolar Disorder at Academic Conference CRC-2020
I recently presented a research poster on how people recover from bipolar disorder using mindfulness and Buddhist ideas. This qualitative study is part of my dissertation research, and this was a great chance to share my ideas with folks from around the world. If you’d like to know more, check out the poster! ☺ As is typical with conference posters, …
Podcast interview on The Out Entrepreneur with Rhodes Perry
I had the delight of siting for an interview with my friend Rhodes Perry for his podcast, The Out Entrepreneur. In our discussion, I talk about gender therapy, contemplative psychotherapy, brilliant sanity, and somatic psychotherapy. It’s so good that we have more options for understanding gender nowadays, and that we increasingly have access to non-pathologizing and anti-oppression frameworks for understanding …
Recently started the Fall 2020 NBGQ Group cycle
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 …
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.