2018 Gender Odyssey
June 21–24, 2018
Los Angeles, California
Counseling Non-binary and Genderqueer People: What Really Helps
Workshop Description
How can you provide counseling services that are sensitive to the needs of no-nbinary and genderqueer people? This workshop will educate helping professionals about cultural sensitivity and the specific needs of non-binary and genderqueer folks. The presenter(s) will offer findings from a participatory research project asking non-binary and genderqueer people what really helped them in counseling, and include plenty of time for participant interaction and questions.
Conference Track
Professional
Workshop Presenters
Sasha Strong, M.A., Ph.D. (cand.), Brilliancy Counseling
Presenter Bio
Sasha Strong, MA, PhD (cand.), is a mental health counselor in private practice in Portland, OR, and online. Their interests include social justice, mindfulness practice, and supporting trans* and queer youth, adults, and families in embracing change, holding space, and strengthening loving and supportive relationships. They are also available for consultation and training in supporting queer and trans* people. Learn more at www.brilliancycounseling.com.
Kaden Winterkorn, MEd, Brilliancy Counseling
Presenter Bio
Kaden Winterkorn, MEd, is a non-binary educator from Portland, Oregon. They have spent their career teaching and coordinating programs for teens and young adults with a focus on social, economic, and queer justice. Kaden currently co-facilitates a support group for non-binary individuals in their community and advocates for the rights and equitable treatment of trans* and non-binary folks.