FORGE
Liberatory Responses to Suicide and Crisis
In this session, we will discuss the history of carceral responses to suicide and crisis. Beginning with the conflation of madness and queerness, we will explore the ways queer and trans people have been targeted by carceral psychiatric and psychological “interventions.” We will trace the persistence of this historical trauma’s legacy in current crisis response […]
Trans-Inclusive Therapy Practices, Part II
Join us for the second of two panel discussions with experienced therapists whose practices include transgender and nonbinary clients. We’ll hear from a group of therapists about inclusive practices, gender-affirming therapy, and how individual therapists approach working with transgender and nonbinary clients. Bring your questions for our panel about therapy in general, or about their […]
Trans and Nonbinary Survivors SPEAK OUT
Four trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual abuse/assault will share their stories of resilience and healing in this Live Premiere event on April 10, 2022. The Live Premiere is the culmination of four months of workshops, sharing, growth, and connection. Each presenters’ powerful story emerges in a unique, dynamic way through prose, poetry, spoken word, […]
Queerly Creative Daily Art Journaling with Sassafras Lowrey
For nonbinary and transgender people of all ages putting our stories onto the page is important and can even be personally transformative. Creative daily art journaling is a way that we can document our queer lives for memory and self-reflection. Art journaling involves combining words, photos, drawings, cut/paste from magazines/newspapers/mail, stickers etc. onto the page […]
Trans Clothing Swap and Social Hour
A free, safe "shopping" event for all who are exploring and developing their full identities! Come try on clothing, accessories, binders, shoes and more in a safe, supportive environment. Then eat, drink and play with other members of the trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community. This event is free to attend and donations of clean, […]