Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Workshop Description
Gender transition can be a whirlwind of emotional experiences. Help yourself and your child (or other family member) come to a better understanding of their personal experiences by giving space and acceptance to the normal feelings of loss that accompany any significant life change. Gain concrete understandings of the source of our reactions and ways to gain emotional growth and resilience through difficulties, rather than getting lost in the trauma and fear. Learn how to help those you love (as well as yourself!) navigate the experience of major change and go towards thriving rather than just surviving.
Conference Track
Family
Primary Contact
Workshop Presenters
Prof. Fawn Oates, M.A., Red Rocks Community College
Presenter Bio
Fawn Oates has been studying the transgender experience since 1998. She is currently a professor at Red Rocks Community College just outside of Denver and has been there for over 10 years. She teaches a variety of classes including Human Sexuality, Psychology of Gender, and created Psychology of Transgenderism. She is in the midst of writing a Psychology of Gender textbook and has presented across the United States on GLBT topics. Fawn is the founder of TransNational Advocacy, whose mission is the spreading of understanding and acceptance of transgenderism through education.