Events

Events sponsored by TRANSLIFE for the trans/non-binary community in Sonoma County. Please contact us at info@translifeconference.org for more information.

Trans-Competency Training 101
May 1 or May 2

Join facilitators Mel Browning, LMFT, and Orlando O’Shea to learn valuable skills to work with the trans/non-binary community in a supportive and affirmative way.

This workshop is geared toward the cisgender community.

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have a good understanding of transgender basics and terms, the issues that the trans/non-binary community faces, and how to create a welcoming space for the transgender/non-binary population.

We will not be addressing medical procedures or in-depth therapeutic issues such as WPATH standards or legal and medical letters for insurance purposes. We are busy planning a virtual Professional Symposium that will address these issues in detail.

Mel Browning (he/him), LMFT, is a trans-affirming therapist at a local university, and has been taking part in trainings for TRANSLIFE and other organizations for three years.

Orlando O’Shea (he/him) is a founding committee member for TRANSLIFE, and works as a team lead and operator for Trans Lifeline, a suicide prevention hotline. He is on the board of directors of Positive Images and Sonoma County Pride.

  • When: Fri. May 1, 6:30-8:30 PM – or – Sat. May 2, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Where: Online
  • Who: Cisgender Professionals
  • Cost: Free

Space is limited. Reserve your spot now.

Advanced Trans-Competency Training
May 15 or May 16

Join facilitators Mel Browning, LMFT, and Orlando O’Shea for part two of their Trans-Competency training series.

Do you know the Trans 101 basics? Join us for an in-depth workshop during which we will move beyond the foundations, and help you add to your trans-competency knowledge in a deeper way.

Upon completion of this workshop, you will be more confident in yourself, and competent working with and supporting trans/non-binary individuals in your organization, business, or practice.

We will not be addressing medical procedures or in-depth therapeutic issues such as WPATH standards or legal and medical letters for insurance purposes. We are busy planning a virtual Professional Symposium that will address these issues in detail.

Mel Browning (he/him), LMFT, is a trans-affirming therapist at a local university, and has been taking part in trainings for TRANSLIFE and other organizations for three years.

Orlando O’Shea (he/him) is a founding committee member for TRANSLIFE, and works as a team lead and operator for Trans Lifeline, a suicide prevention hotline. He is on the board of directors of Positive Images and Sonoma County Pride.

  • When: Fri. May 15, 6:30-8:30 PM – or – Sat. May 16, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Where: Online
  • Who: Cisgender Professionals
  • Cost: Free

Space is limited. Reserve your spot now.

Resilience in Practice
May 5-28

Join us in the comfort of a small, supportive, 8-session group and learn how to use a variety of mind-body based techniques for self-care and stress management, enhancing your resilience and self-awareness.

The group’s use of these techniques is evidence-based and includes guided imagery, biofeedback, movement, meditation, and art.

The Sonoma Community Resilience Collaborative is a community-wide initiative to support long-term resilience and social connection throughout Sonoma County in partnership with the Center for Mind Body Medicine. Get more information about the initiative at srhealth.org/resilience.

  • When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5-28, 2020, 5:30-7:30 PM
  • Where: Online
  • Who: Transgender / Non-binary Individuals Only
  • Cost: Free

Space is limited to 10 people.

To sign up, contact Lynea Seiberlich-Wheeler at LyneaLCSW@gmail.com or Jackie Martine at Positive Images.