Speak Up! Tools for Active Trans Allyship

Gender Sexuality Info, LLC

Join us to explore the impact of anti-trans laws. Learn how to counter opposition arguments, handle misinformation, &amp; support trans folks.

Want to talk about anti-trans legislation but don’t know where to start?Do these conversations feel overwhelming?Have you struggled to know what to say to common anti-trans arguments?Are you not sure how to get involved, period?Join Rebecca Minor, LICSW (Gender specialist and parent coach), and Chris Angel Murphy, MSW (LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, and consultant) for this free, virtual event. This event is for anyone wanting tools to combat anti-trans arguments. The event will be recorded and available via a link for 30 days after the live event."Terrific work, Rebecca and Chris Angel. I don't think I've ever before ENJOYED a Zoom meeting that lasted over an hour!""This training was excellent. I really appreciate the time and emotional labor that you both took on to share information with us and to sit in on some really heavy topics. Thank you!"And no, we aren't asking you to get into fights with perfect internet strangers or people you tend to go 0-100 with emotionally reaaaal quick. One of the takeaways someone left with was, "It's okay to filter who to have these conversations with for my own preservation." Yes!Come for a 1.5-hour webinar on topics including...<ul><li> How to talk about trans people</li><li> Statistics</li><li> Active listening</li><li> Overview of anti-trans arguments</li><li> Taking on emotional labor</li><li> Showing up for trans folks in your life</li><li> Authentic apologies</li><li> Calls to action</li></ul>The event will be hosted on a Zoom webinar, and attendees will receive a PDF file including a fact sheet and resources.<h3></h3><h3>Speakers:</h3>Rebecca Minor, LICSW (she/her) is a neuroqueer femme, clinician, consultant, and educator specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality. As a Gender Specialist, Rebecca partners with trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming and is a guide to their parents in affirming it. Rebecca is part-time faculty at the Boston University School of Social Work and always works through a lens that is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and resilience-oriented. In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca has provided cultural humility training and consultation to organizations, schools, and businesses for the past decade.<ul><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gender.specialist/</li><li>Website: https://www.genderspecialist.com/</li></ul>Chris Angel Murphy, MSW (they/them) is an award-winning LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, and consultant who is neuroqueer and nonbinary. They have a background in social work and over 14 years of experience with LGBTQ+ community organizing. As the owner of Gender Sexuality Info, LLC, they provide various services and products to businesses, nonprofits, the LGBTQ+ community and those who support them. Chris Angel is a connector at heart, and the host of Allyship is a Verb, a double Ambie-nominated podcast.<ul><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gendersexualityinfo/</li><li>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisangelmurphy/</li><li>Website: https://www.queer.training</li><li>Podcast: https://www.allyshipisaverb.com/</li></ul>