2023
Workshops & Seminars
A Body-Affirming Approach to Health & Happiness: Putting the Fun Back in Fritos
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris B
The $73 Billion Diet Industry and the $808 Billion Health Care Industry would lead you to believe that the most successful pathway to health and happiness is through weight loss. But what if that hasn’t worked for you? And what about the damage dieting causes? Even when prescribed by a physician, dieting has serious physical and emotional side effects like weight cycling, preoccupation with food and body, disordered eating behaviors, decreased self-esteem, and depression. As a former chronic dieter, Health Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor, Tracy Hess, helps her clients break free of diets and achieve greater physical, mental, and emotional health AND experience more pleasure in their relationship with food by embracing a non-restrictive Intuitive Eating approach. Learn how to drop the guilt and judgment of diets and enjoy eating again, all while achieving your health and wellness goals in this liberating seminar.
Interest Tags: Aging, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Military/Veterans, Non-Binary, Professional Education, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness, Youth
A Brief History of Transgender Issues-How We Got Where We Are
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger B
This workshop addresses transgender history from a variety of perspectives starting with the vocabulary we use to describe and distinguish the transgender community. A discussion of the legal landscape over time provides a backdrop for the changing response of transgendered persons to institutional repression. The historical record covered includes the Biblical references to cross-dressing, the Middle Ages, Puritanism, the Civil War, the era of cross-dressing balls, the Pansy Era, the riots at Cooper Donuts and Compton Cafeteria, the sit-in at Deweys and then the response to the police raid at Stonewall. Substantial attention is paid to the difficulties the transgender community encountered gaining acceptance from the LGB portions of the rainbow, including the exclusion of transgendered persons from ENDA and the impact of Janice Raymond's writings and the exclusion that ensued at West Coast music venues and the Michigan Musicfest, and that continues today. Hypotheses are offered for how these impasses were and are being overcome. How the historical record differs across cultures and for people of color is addressed from a number of perspectives. A substantial discussion is anticipated over the role of physicians in the emergence of transgendered persons, including the pivotal role of Johns Hopkins and how the void was filled when Hopkins withdrew. The emergence of trans-specific advocacy organizations and scientific advances in gender identity (beginning with Herschfeld) will be discussed as time allows.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Legal, Professional Education, Spirituality/Religion, Surgery, TransPeople of Color
A Journey of Authenticity: A Transman Reflects on 38 Years
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Harrisburger A
This workshop deals with my experiences as a transman from the beginning of my journey in 1985 up to the present day. From the beginning with trying to understand my gender dysphoria before there was even a name for it, trying to seek out help and services where there was literally nothing available, and the factors involved in trying to make a momentous life altering decision when I had no one to talk to about it. I will explain the process of trying to talk to friends and family members about who I was and who I wanted to be when there was only derogatory language assigned to the process of being "transsexual". I share in detail my journey through the decades of employment challenges, social and physical changes, emotional relationships and finally arriving at a state of nirvana where there is self-acceptance, self-love and most of all - authenticity. I use my life experiences and the unique skill set that I have to educate people about the transgender experience. I provide instruction to local school boards in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area on how best to integrate transgender students into public school classrooms and curricula.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Image & Presentation, Non-Binary, Professional Education, Surgery, TransMasculine
Advances in Facial Feminization Surgery - The Art of Natural Results
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Harrisburger B
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Workshop dedicated to educating patients and healthcare professionals on the most recent advances in facial feminization surgery. The audience will have an opportunity to understand the different techniques used in facial feminization surgery and preoperative surgical planning. The audience will have a better understanding on the journey patients must endure and how-to best guide patients and family thru the road of recovery.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Surgery
AFAB - Top Surgery Show and Tell Pool Party
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan A
Friday 3:30 pm Workshop Slot, modified start time 4 pm. Join Tesla and Mason at the Hilton Pool for an informal discussion and show and tell on Top Surgery. We will share our experiences, scars, and stories with you about the process, recovery, and post-op care. Post Op folks who wish to share their experiences with the group are encouraged to show up in swim attire as well. Everyone is welcome to swim with us even if you don't wish to share.
Affirming Lingerie Solutions for Trans Women
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in United States
My name is Karyn Elizabeth Bello and I'm the founder of ZHE by Karyn Elizabeth.
ZHE is an inclusive lingerie brand that caters to the transgender community, specifically trans women and femme presenting folks.
I am also the mother of a trans woman and helping my daughter shop for affirming garments highlighted the lack of options for her and the community.
In this workshop I'd like to discuss a few things, including the roadblocks that trans women face in finding affirming undergarments. Also, the lack of availability in the fashion industry and how to try to break down those walls.
In addition, I'd like to talk about the brands that are available and what they are doing to try to bring gender affirming garments to the mainstream.
We will tackle tucking, the pros and cons, also how to safely tuck and the different ways to tuck ei: tape, gaffs and tucking underwear.
I'd love to also be able to have an open forum to discuss this issue and be able to answer questions.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Image & Presentation, TransFeminine, Wellness
Am I Being Selfish?
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Metropolitan B
Does the fear and guilt of being selfish hold you back from pursuing your authentic life? Have you experienced a radical shift in focus since beginning your transition process to most of your thoughts centering around your new authentic life? The trans journey requires a tremendous amount of self-focus to navigate its twists and turns. Your relationships with friends and loved ones can ease the pain of traveling this path alone, but sometimes it can be hard to remember to nurture these connections. This workshop will focus on exploring the challenges participants have faced in navigating relationships during the trans journey.
Anti-Trans Legislation – What Is It Really All About and How Do We Combat It?
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris A
Over the past several years hundreds of bills have been introduced in state, county, and local legislatures that are specifically targeting transgender individuals with discriminatory actions that threatened the ability of gender-expansive people to thrive. In this workshop you will get the deeper story of why a small group of legislators and political operatives are pushing these bills. We will then dive into a discussion regarding tactics that have been successfully used to combat these bills and how you can get involved.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Gender Affirming, Legal, Non-Binary, Safety, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Workplace, Youth
Anxiety - The Elephant in Your Room
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Leland
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Anxiety can be a confusing and frustrating companion. For some, it is a byproduct of gender identity issues. For others, it is an underlying condition that complicates the process of working though gender identity. This workshop is geared towards addressing some strategies for understanding and managing anxiety, as well as helping others to be aware of how to help someone who is trying to cope with this condition.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Ask a Spouse/SO
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan B
This panel of spouses/significant others (SO's) provides an opportunity for transgender individuals to ask questions regarding relationships, feelings, and emotions. The panel can also act as a sounding board for conversations that a transgender person may want to have with their spouse/significant other. The SO's on this panel have asked their transgender spouses to not be in the room to provide an open and honest forum. This workshop may be able to offer perspective and insight on how your journey affects the ones you love.
Basics of Make-up and Skin Care - Know Before You Buy
10:00 AM on
Wed, Mar 22
in Penn Harris
This class is not only for first-timers, but also for those who are frustrated or overwhelmed by finding the right makeup. Does your makeup cause you to break out? Are you using the best techniques and products for your age and style? We will delve into products, examine what they do, and demonstrate how best to use them. Tips and tricks for starting out and guidance in deciding how to develop your own, personal look.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Becoming a Mermaid
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris A
At what point did you know you did not quite fit in? That there was something that was not quite ‘right’. "Gender is a reality, and a more fundamental reality than sex.” This will be an allegorical journey. We will take a deep dive into our reality in an effort to sea more clearly. Coming to congruence with who you are and how you got there is serious however…
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Relationships, Socializing, Spirituality/Religion, Wellness, Workplace, Youth
Below the Belt: How to Plan for Surgery
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan A
9:00 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris B
This will be a discussion of people who have started or completed genital surgeries and their experiences. Participants who feel comfortable will share their bodies live and some will send me respectful slides in advance for me to share on screen. This presentation is for AFAB Men, trans men and Trans masculine individuals who have had or want to learn more about lower surgeries or share their experience.
Beyond a Deepening Voice, a Discussion of Transmasculine Transition Needs
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris B
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
The transition of transmasculine people means many physical and emotional changes ahead as they start hormone therapy. The purpose of this presentation is to cover the physical transition that comes with hormone therapy like when to expect a deepening voice and facial hair growth, but more importantly, this presentation will review the other topics that impact a person transitioning on the masculine spectrum. Topics like navigating sex drive, sexual health and HIV prevention, health maintenance including cancer screening and cardiac health, and other topics such as hair loss will be explored.
Interest Tags: TransMasculine
Beyond the Binary, Presenting Surgical Options in Chest Surgery
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Penn Harris A
A wide array of options exist for individuals desiring chest surgery and many can be performed in a way that doesn’t involve complete tissue removal. There are options that range in the amount of tissue that can be removed, or left behind, and in what configuration or shape the chest has once the procedure is completed. Furthermore, the presence or absence of a nipple areolar complex can often be added to these procedures. All these options have the benefit of helping people receive access to individualized care but can be confusing and make it challenging to understand what options exist. This presentation will serve to help explain the surgical techniques that are available for chest surgery beyond those that are intended to completely remove all chest tissue and what the expected outcomes, and pros and cons that come with these procedures are.
Interest Tags: TransMasculine
Body and Brain Yoga
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in William Penn
This class will concentrate on light stretching, proper breathing, meditation, relaxation and an introduction to Tai Chi. Loose and comfortable clothing such as Yoga pants, sweatpants, T-shirt and socks are needed, Shorts are not recommended. The class will slowly progress from simple stretching to prepare for further exercise, instruction on proper breathing and explanation as to why proper breathing is important everyday. You'll be taught ways to relax and meditate for every day life, and accumulation of energy. Introduction to Tai Chi to show further ways to relax and focusing on rebalancing your body.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Booty and Bosom - It's What's Underneath That Counts!
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris A
Proper feminine presentation is a major goal for those exploring their feminine side. While a lot of attention has been given to makeup and fashion (clothing, jewelry and shoes), foundation garments, like the structure of a house, are essential underpinnings for a realistic and natural look.
This workshop is a survey of the types of garments available today. It will discuss hip and butt pads, special undergarments, corsets and cinchers, breast forms and associated bras. Sample items will be shown, and discussion from attendees as to their personal experiences will be encouraged. This workshop will appeal to a wide range of individuals on the Transgender spectrum who wish to enhance and improve on their overall look and presentation.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Socializing, TransFeminine
Breast Augmentation: Updates in Various Techniques, Breast Implant Related Illness, and Breast Implant Associated Cancer (BIA-ALCL)
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Penn Harris A
This workshop will summarize techniques used to provide breast augmentation. The techniques discussed will range from non-surgical (hormonal) techniques to implant and non-implant based surgical techniques. A review of modern medical research on breast implant associated illness and breast implant related chest cancer will also be reviewed with participants. The goal of this presentation will be to help participants understand the options for breast augmentation and understand better important risks associated with breast augmentation that have recently been discovered. The goal will not be to dissuade participants in any way from pursuing surgery, but to help participants become active, informed, and educated in their care decisions.
Interest Tags: TransFeminine
Brows and Brow Sculpting
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Lochiel
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan A
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger B
This is a seminar for the SOs about the emotional impact experienced as a result of the announcement by their spouse of the intention to present as, or to transition, to the opposite gender. Some SOs do not have support systems that understand both perspectives, that being, the elation of the transitioning spouse contrast with the angst of the SO. Some things that I have heard expressed is that the SO was lied to. That the transitioning spouse 'hid this from me'. Betrayal is another term used. Although I can see that perspective, I think there is a healthier point of view that can also allow the SO to process the situation and move beyond this. A lot of SOs have heard the cleansed version "I was just so upset" of the SO, but not the full-on development of the emotional state over time. At every step during the way, the SO often feels that things won't get better, can't get better and just might get worse.
But as we all know, there are many outcomes and just about all of them are positive. The workshop is SOs only to allow these attendees the opportunity to discuss this aspect - the sense of betrayal - in a room without feeling the need to edit.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Relationships, Spouses/Signification Others
Celebrating Trans Joy!
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris B
Trans joy is about claiming one’s identity and celebrating it - and that is one of the best things about attending a conference like Keystone. When we are in and surrounded by Community it is easy to feel joyful. But what about when we leave? This interactive workshop will explore the concept of "Trans Joy" including how we can celebrate our transness 365 days a year, what that means for ourselves/others and how it can impact our community's future. Come, celebrate, and share your stories!
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Relationships, Socializing, Spouses/Signification Others, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness, Youth
Classy & Curvy: Sophisticated Styling for Plus Sizes
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris B
Classy, sexy, beautiful, confident - you can be all these things at any age, with any body type. Learn the art of dressing for your body type and how best to achieve the look that you want no matter your clothing size.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, TransFeminine
Clubbing and Partying while Remaining Safe
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris B
We all like to go out to have fun, dance and meet people, especially at conferences like Keystone. The pandemic has limited out opportunities to socialize and our eagerness to get out has the potential to also put us in danger. This workshop will help to identify the potential dangers, warning signs and top 5 tips to have a great time while limiting our risks. We will also explore strategies for interacting with law enforcement when your ID doesn’t match your presentation.
Interest Tags: Safety
Consent, Boundaries, and Gender Dysphoria
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Lochiel
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
One in two transgender individuals are sexually abused or assaulted at some point in their lives. Some reports estimate that transgender survivors may experience rates of sexual assault up to 66 percent (U.S. Justice Dept). The transgender community could benefit as much as, if not more than, any people group from comprehensive sexual assault/domestic violence education. The problem is that these programs are not widely known and that most are not trans-inclusive. As a Prevention & Outreach Advocate myself, working in a dual SA/DV services agency in York, PA, I can attest to the ways in which popular curricula have adapted to be gender-inclusive in terms of what configuration partnerships take on (same-sex and heterosexual partnerships are often found in each set of scenarios/case-studies). As a transgender woman though, I can also attest to the ways that trans identities and trans problems are erased from these same curricula. Unfortunately, this contributes to a societal unspoken rule on trans silence: find yourself in the language and cultural norms of cissexism or don't participate at all.
Gender dysphoria, while not a universal trans experience, is an overwhelmingly common one. This workshop asks, "How do we teach consent differently if we take into account the unique sexualities of transgender people (BDSM, for example, is more common in our community than among the general public) and the bodily experience of gender dysphoria. We will learn the FRIES (Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific) and Safe, Sane, and Consensual models and explore how to apply, adapt, or change these to better serve our transgender siblings' specific needs.
Boundaries and consent are intrinsically tied. We learn what a boundary is and ways in which people set them, self-care for when a (non-sexual) boundary gets crossed, and common obstacles to setting boundaries (fear of abandonment, shame, embarrassment, etc.). Partners will be encouraged to support their partners learning to set boundaries. Conversation starters such as, "What does it look like when you get dysphoric" will go a long way toward understanding this change in the body, mind, and spirit as a kind of boundary. This is critically important if the dysphoria sufferer is unable to speak, due to disability, a physical impediment such as a gag, or a psychological dissociation/flashback.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Professional Education, Relationships, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine
Couple's Therapy
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan B
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Dr. Michele Angello devotes much of her practice to counseling couples with a transgender or transitioning partner. In this workshop- open to all who are in a committed relationship that contains a transgender or gender non-conforming person- she will engage the audience in discussing typical problems and will suggest methods for their resolution. She will also serve as moderator so participants can share their own experiences and issues in a collective and supporting setting.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Dare to Dream Big
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan C
During this workshop you will develop your vision of what you really want to experience in your life! You will learn 3 tools to achieve your goals, develop greater clarity on your dreams, and build confidence in your ability to achieve everything you desire. This is where you will begin to turn your dreams into reality! (Presented by Liz Tattersall)
Interest Tags: Relationships, Spirituality/Religion, Wellness, Workplace
Design Your Best Future
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in United States
Together, Beth and Liz will share what blueprints have to do with communication and financial security. Discover what key steps you need to take to help ensure your financial stability. Learn how to plan for your last day and handle financial setbacks any day. No products will be sold. (Presented by Beth McKinley and Liz tattersall)
Interest Tags: Family/Friends, Finance, Legal, Relationships
Diet Despair – The Uplifting Support Group for Anyone Struggling with Weight & Body Dissatisfaction
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Lochiel
Come prepared for a wave of compassion, love and support with this opportunity to share and learn real information about your health including effective tools to rediscover the joy of eating and a happier and healthier approach to loving your body. If you are worried about gaining weight from hormones, the stress of surgery and trauma of lifestyle change with transition, this is the group discussion for you led by former chronic dieter and Intuitive Eating Counselor Tracy Hess.
Discovering the Impact of Listening to Every Voice
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Lochiel
Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden are the Co-Founders and Co-Chief Encouragement Officers of the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit Someone To Tell It To, which helps the world to listen. They are podcast hosts, the authors of four books, bloggers, and public speakers on the art and science of listening.
Someone To Tell It To's teams of listeners have had more than 18,000 listening interactions during the past decade. We have trained over 800 people to be more intentional and relational listeners, as well. Not only do we listen in person to individuals, families, and groups of people, but we also listen to people virtually - through email, the phone, texting, Facebook private messaging, Zoom, WhatsApp, and other platforms. We meet people where and in whatever forum they are most comfortable and feel safest to share. This also has enabled us to listen to people across 25 U.S. states and 12 nations around the world. Our training work has taken us in businesses, colleges and universities, hospitals and healthcare institutions, schools, places of worship, hospices, funeral homes, civic organizations, and other nonprofits. Our podcasts have featured guest who also value the vital role that listening plays in everyday professional and personal lives. Our books relate stories of the life-changing role that listening plays and offer practical tips on how to listen better to one another to change the culture of organizations and to strengthen relationships in an increasingly fractured, lonely, and emotionally disconnected world.
Our workshop, based on the theme of our third book - "Listening 2by2: A Paradigm Shift for Leaders (That's When the Magic Happens!)" - will feature a short training seminar in Someone To Tell It To's 2by2 listening and presentation model. These six topics will be included:
1. Starting with a Belief (about listening),
2. Creating the Space (for listening),
3. Asking Good Questions (to help others open up and feel safe),
4. Listening Intentionally (for the meaning in what is spoken and unspoken),
5. Reaching for Your Tools (to enable good listening), and
6. Taking Time for Self-Care (since listening is often hard and vulnerable work).
The presentation of the topics will be followed by a series of listening interactions that show both helpful and unhelpful environments and responses for listening well.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice listening in pairs and being listened to by pairs of listeners, and to ask questions about Someone To Tell It To's listening, training, and educational experiences over the past decade.
This workshop will be interactive, relational, and illuminating. It will help participants to better understand the dynamics enabling good listening and will offer the practical tools necessary to growing one's listening abilities.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Relationships, Safety, Socializing, Voice, Wellness, Workplace
Drumming Circle - Unlock Inner Peace and Spark Personal Joy Through Sound & Play
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in William Penn
Ready to find your inner voice and move to the beat of your own drum? Join handpan musician and the founder of Super Bloom Women’s Handpan Retreat for an interactive and immersive drum circle, play lab, laughter (yoga) and more. Sarah believes that there are musical (creative) seeds in all of us. In cultivating curiosity and imagination these seeds grow, and eventually thrive, if we let them bloom in abundance. This directly ripples into other facets of life. In this Play Lab Workshop, we will explore new beginnings through sound exploration, with the handpan as our guide. The process of discovery doesn’t have to end just because we "become adults"! Channel your inner self, unlock the key to your next personal evolution and share a memorable experience you won’t discover at any other conference. This is an event like no other and you may be surprised the joy that fills your heart and the peace that radiates through your body.
No instrumental or musical experience necessary – all are welcome. Recommended to bring water and if you prefer, dress comfortably as you will have an option to sit in a chair or on the floor while holding the instruments.
Interest Tags: Aging, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Relationships, Safety, Socializing, Spirituality/Religion, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Voice, Wellness, Youth
Effectively Navigating Neurodiversity and Disability with Queer clients. A Guide for Helping Professionals
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger A
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Recent studies have found that up to 70% of Autistic individuals identify as LGBTQ, or “non-heterosexual”. People who do not identify with the sex they were assigned at birth are also 3 to 6 times more likely to identify as Autistic or neurodivergent (2021, pridecentervt.org) With the new statistics that are coming out surrounding queerness and neurodivergence, professionals working with the LGBTQ community are very likely to encounter individuals with needs that the provider may not be familiar with. This workshop will not only touch on awareness, but also acceptance of LGBTQ neurodivergent people and people with disabilities. We will discuss concepts of able-bodied privilege, and ways that helping professionals can improve their practice to better support neurodivergent clients.
Interest Tags: Non-Binary, Professional Education, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness
End Game Discussion Group: How to Celebrate & Manage a Partly Out Lifestyle from the Big Moments to the End-All Burn Box
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Governor
A discussion group led by Sonia Swann, the significant other of a “partly out” partner who is pursuing a Master’s Thesis on the topic. Share your experience, troubleshoot and ask the big questions like how to have a wedding or memorial that honors your entire life and includes all your circles of loved ones. Can’t participate in person? Please support Sonia’s research by completing the anonymous survey at . . .(link to be provided soon).
There will be no recordings, and no personal data collected. There will be a person to take notes and snacks!
Engaging Eyes
9:00 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger B
Eye makeup is extremely important in everyday makeup. It is the first thing you notice about someone. Good eye makeup can hide any flaws in your face by it simply being the center of attention. In this workshop you will learn how to properly set your eyes for the perfect eyeshadow. You will be shown a simple and natural day time look that can easily be transitioned into a smokey night-time look. We hope you can join this workshop and remember; lashes speak louder than words!
Interest Tags: Aging, Gender Affirming, Image & Presentation, Youth
Enhancing Your MTF Presentation
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger B
You have just gathered enough confidence to come out of your hotel room, and then you find yourself “Made” in less than 10 seconds! What can you do? This seminar is aimed at novices to know some basic tips on developing a feminine presentation. These tips will provide you countermeasures to take on your life in public as a woman, build your confidence, and avoid natural traps that give you away.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, Socializing, TransFeminine, Voice
Expectations (Spouses & Significant Others Only)
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Leland
This workshop will discuss how to develop and set expectations not only for the conference, but also in your relationships. It's an opportunity to bounce your ideas off others with similar circumstances. Come share your concerns and ideas in the privacy of other spouses and SOs with Karen and our Spouse/SO Program staff. This workshop is open only to spouses and significant others of transgender/GQ individuals.
Interest Tags: Spouses/Signification Others
Exploring Voice Feminization
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in United States
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
This workshop is geared toward transgender and/or non-binary individuals who are interested in exploring voice feminization. This session will discuss the distinct components of the voice, the effects of adjusting those components, and how we can adapt each one to create new sounds and achieve your ideal, authentic voice. Breath support, pitch, intonation, resonance, and articulation will be addressed. If time permits, participants may have an opportunity to experiment with their own voices through guided tasks. Workshop will be led by voice-specialized, transgender speech-language pathologist, Arin Ayala, and his graduate extern, Dylan Tobias.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, TransFeminine, Voice
Exploring Voice Masculinization
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan A
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
This workshop is geared toward transgender and/or non-binary individuals who are interested in exploring voice masculinization. This session will discuss the distinct components of the voice, the effects of adjusting those components, and how we can adapt each one to create new sounds and achieve your ideal, authentic voice. Breath support, pitch, intonation, resonance, and articulation will be addressed. If time permits, participants may have an opportunity to experiment with their own voices through guided tasks. Workshop will be led by voice-specialized, transgender speech-language pathologist, Arin Ayala, and his graduate extern, Dylan Tobias.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, TransMasculine, Voice
Exquisite Eyes
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Metropolitan C
Learning to use eye makeup is no easy task, even for seasoned divas. And there is no shame in admitting that! From picking the right shades to angling your brushes, it's easy to get confused about the best ways to make your eyes pop. Athena will offer techniques on how to apply make-up correctly so as to give your face a pretty polish for an interview or sultry drama for a fun night out. She will discuss eye shapes and contouring, benefits of using primers, color palette selection, and proper application of eyeliner and mascara to achieve the 'perfect' eye makeup look for you. So come learn how to master the best techniques for those Exquisite Eyes!
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color
Feminine-Gender Affirmation Surgical Procedures
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger A
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
This is an overview of feminizing surgical procedures. This lecture also focuses on the how to prepare for consultations, questions you should ask, how to prepare for surgery, healing from surgery and beyond. After this lecture, you will better understand the process of surgery and what to expect.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Surgery
Feminizing the Voice - Comparing Surgical Options
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Penn Harris B
Dr. Thomas reveals how vocal cords function using video recordings of male, female and surgically altered vocal cords. Pitch and resonance are affected by the anatomy as well as how the anatomy is used. Surgical modification of the voice, especially Feminization Laryngoplasty (FemLar), one type of vocal cord (laryngeal) surgery is designed to obtain a feminine sounding voice and correct complications from Tracheal Shave procedures. Several other types of procedures target the frequency or pitch of the resting speaking voice to various degrees. CricoThryoid Approximation (CTA), vocal cord webbing, laser vocal cord thinning and pharyngeal narrowing procedures will be discussed and compared to each other. Not only successful interventions are covered, but complications, durability, incomplete outcomes are discussed. Options for correcting complications of any laryngeal procedures are discussed. If you have experienced a voice change after a Tracheal Shave procedure, he will discuss the correction of this problem. At the conclusion of this lecture, the listener should better understand the concepts that can help in decision-making about the roles of voice therapy as well as when, if and what type of surgeries to consider.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Surgery, TransFeminine, Voice
Find Your Voice!
9:00 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan B
Learn how to feminize or masculinize your voice in speaking and singing! We will go over techniques, exercises, and even feelings so you can walk out more confident. We will focus on demonstrations and volunteers. Most of the time will be spent on speaking with some time reserved for singing. The workshop will be hosted by Voice Coach Nikita Rain with her current student, Mother Grace.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Finding Your Voice As a Transgender Writer
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger A
Increasingly, transgender viewpoints, and transgender ideology, have been drowned out in the cacophony of hateful rhetoric that comes at us on a daily basis. The transgender community must raise its voice against these existential threats: every voice matters, and every ally matters. Your unique viewpoint is important to share.
As an experienced professional writer, I want to share the tips, tricks, and insights I have gained over the last two years and discuss:
Why you should be writing - Why is it important to talk about our lives in our voice
Finding your voice - Writing and editing as skills
What Sells? - What are readers looking for? What grabs them?
Where is your market - resources - who wants to hear from the transgender?
I write enthusiastic, positive messages about transgender lives and the community. I believe that I can inspire others to take the pen and show how our lives are both unique and very ordinary. And in doing so, we can increase acceptance across all of society.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Professional Education, TransFeminine, TransMasculine
Flawless Foundation
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Lochiel
The condition of our skin can make a huge difference to how confident and in control we feel each day. A seamless veil of the good stuff, blended imperceptibly with our own skin, in a shade perfectly suited to our skin tone can make all the difference. There's a lot to consider and know before applying your favorite foundation. This workshop covers how to prep the skin to make the foundation lay oh-so-perfectly and last all day You may get tired, but your make-up shouldn't!
Interest Tags: Aging, Gender Affirming, Image & Presentation, Youth
Forged in Fire: LGBTQ+ Leadership Development
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan C
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Explore how and why LGBTQ+ people can develop leadership superpowers! This talk explores the nexus of LGBTQ+ identities and leadership development and shows why embracing LGBTQ+ leaders drives enhanced outcomes for individuals and organizations. What’s missing from most academic and popular literature on leadership is how LGBTQ+ experiences such as stigmatization, coming out, and transition build leadership skills and capacities. We'll discuss how LGBTQ+ leaders are forged through those experiences and touch on the adult cognitive development theories that underpin how and why this happens.
Using the illustrative power of story, Bree Fram will share her research on LGBTQ+ leadership (focusing on the T for Keystone!) that has resulted in a book due out in early 2024, an LGBTQ+ leadership podcast, and a community based on exploring LGBTQ+ leadership development.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Military/Veterans, Professional Education, Workplace
Free to Pee: Trans Access to Public Restrooms
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger A
Public restrooms have become a major site of conflict over trans rights. This is nothing new in architectural history. The restroom has always been a cultural battlefield during periods of social change. Earlier battles addressed access by women, racial integration, access for people with disabilities, to list only the most obvious. The conflicts over trans access have neglected the importance of design in advancing social change. Although policy change is critical, in the end, design will determine whether trans access works well in our workplaces and civic spaces. We are now learning how to design public restrooms that transcend gender stereotypes and are also safer, easier to use, more convenient, increase privacy, and reduce anxiety for all building users. Building owners and the public need to know how to adopt best practices and the trans and gender diverse community is best prepared to help.
A university-based research team is learning how to advance trans inclusion. The team is conducting research and developing a public education program, including an exhibit and online resource, on inclusive restroom design. The workshop will describe the initiative and engage the attendees in helping to shape the further development of the project. The first half of the workshop will include a brief history of public restroom design, a description of the research, examples of best practices and a description of the educational program. The second half will focus on Q&A and discussion. The team is eager to obtain suggestions for improving the research and education methods and engage the trans and gender diverse community in its efforts. As part of the program, attendees will also be asked to submit stories of trans experience in restrooms, questions, and ideas, for inclusion in the planned exhibit and web resource.
Attendees will…
1. Learn about leading edge efforts to design and build inclusive restrooms
2. Learn how cisgender people perceive inclusive restroom designs
3. Learn how they can help improve trans inclusion through advocacy and education
4. Contribute to the public education and advocacy effort
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Aging, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Legal, Non-Binary, Professional Education, Safety, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness, Workplace, Youth
From Consideration to Recovery – How to Plan Ahead for the Practical Aspects of Gender Confirming Surgeries
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Bridgeport
Dozens of questions arise when planning any Gender Confirming Surgery. Many aspects are very personal, but there are common pragmatic considerations. What questions should I ask my doctor? What support will I need during recovery? For how long? Often you have no one with experience to guide you on the practical aspects of surgery. Google, YouTube, and your surgeon are all helpful resources, but none are very organized or give a comprehensive roadmap on what to expect and how to prepare yourself. Our workshop will look at preparing a step-by-step ‘Cope-Ahead Plan’ to ease the process and ensure your success. From questions to ask the surgeon to shopping lists for recovery, we will try to nail down everything you need to know and expect.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Spouses/Signification Others, Surgery, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, Wellness
From Me to We: Navigating Money in Transition
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Governor
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Join Beth McKinley (she/her) of Roots Financial Group at Thrivent, as she hosts a panel discussion with couples and individuals who have navigated the finances of transitioning.
Attendees will learn how to identify values and attitudes about money, set goals- both individually and as a couple- and discover tools and tactics to help you navigate talking about money with your loved ones.
No products will be sold.
Gender Affirming Care for Youth
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in United States
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
With the deluge of conflicting and confusing information available, it's hard for families of trans and gender-diverse youth to know where to turn. This workshop is designed to give families an overview of what gender affirming care looks like, how to access care, and how to best support youth and young adults in being their happiest and healthiest selves.
Interest Tags: Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Professional Education, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Youth
Gender Affirming Healthcare for Non-Binary Individuals
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Lochiel
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Gender Affirming Healthcare can be a difficult thing to define, as it includes a variety of specialties and treatments. Fortunately, the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) doesn't back down from the challenge! This workshop a *new* chapter in the most recent WPATH guidelines, on the care of nonbinary individuals.
Objectives:
Review gender affirming language/spectrum/definitions
Review WPATH recommendations for care of nonbinary individuals
Review recent research on reported life experiences, in binary vs. nonbinary identifying people
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Non-Binary
Getting Insurance To Pay For Hair Removal
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger B
9:00 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris A
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
When dissecting the current data as it relates HIV/AIDS acquisition and care for T/GNC persons it can be found that there has been an increase in HIV Transmission amongst Trans-Masculine folks over the last few years. Our presentation will be directed towards breaking down current data and the need for better data collection processes for the Trans community holistically. Trans Non-binary and Gender Non-Conforming folx are oftentimes completely erased from the data and research or grouped into other identities based on their "assigned sex at birth." Medical and HIV specific data is often broken down within the binary. With the recent addition of more trans-inclusive data, we have been able to identify additional priority populations that are at risk.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color
Hacks, Tricks and Trade Secrets: Advice from Your Big Sisters - Clothing
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Leland
Tricks to add in your overall body presentation. Hips, butts, breasts and more. Also, the little things that can add in your appearance, nails, earrings. How to achieve the perfect cleavage will be discussed as well. Gathered form many friends and personal experience through the years this will help refine your presentation with easy to do tricks.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Hacks, Tricks and Trade Secrets: Advice from Your Big Sisters - Makeup & More
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in United States
Tricks to make yourself more feminine in appearance. Learn tricks that will add you in preparing and maintaining your appearance while out and about. Focuses on makeup, pre makeup and some other tricks to aid in your presentation. How to achieve the perfect cleavage will be discussed as well. Gathered from many friends and personal experience through the years this will help refine your presentation with easy to do tricks.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris B
Offering knowledge on the nature of hair and hair loss. Helping others understand the wide variety of techniques, products and services available. Whether you are interested in working with the hair you have, keeping your own hair and adding to it, using your own hair as a base for more voluminous hair or completely covering your hair to have a whole new look. Teaching that hair issues occur with every type of person no matter how they arrived to life. And that almost any look can be achieved with proper products and techniques.
Hairway to Heaven
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Leland
Join us for an in-depth workshop about wigs and hair extensions, and gain knowledge about proper application, care, and styling techniques so you can feel like the best version of yourself.
#proudally #saferspace #hairhasnogender
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness, Youth
Hello World! Taking Those First Steps Out and Maximizing Your Experience at Keystone
10:00 AM on
Wed, Mar 22
in Harrisburger
Are you ready to take your first trip to a salon, shopping and dining out as your authentic self? Members of the Vanity Club, the Debutante Team and the Helping Hand Program will share their trade secrets to feeling comfortable and confident when heading out into the world as your authentic self. These volunteers will also be your guides for all your afternoon activities as you venture out to shop, dine and have your nails done at the salon!
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Non-Binary, Safety, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color
How to Create New Friends and Master the Art of Girl Talk
9:00 AM on
Wed, Mar 22
in Penn Harris
This light and fun class on feminine comportment will teach you how to generate new friendships and master the art of Girl Talk. In this interactive class, you will practice new social skills while discussing the differences in conversation style and mannerisms between cis gender men and women that will help you feel more comfortable in your own skin, your surroundings and in the company of new friends.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
How to Pose for the Camera
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Lochiel
How do models pose so perfectly for the camera? I'll teach you how to show off your best side for the camera and as a result help you to understand the feminine side of posing. We will use real world examples and help you look your very best for the camera and in life.
Diane is a fulltime commercial photographer with 20 years of experience working with men and women helping them look there very best.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, TransFeminine
Immersive Sound Meditation with the Handpan
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in William Penn
Transition occurs on many levels and we are all collectively transitioning now from winter into spring, from the chaos of the outside world into inner peace. Join us for a break from the hustle and bustle of the conference with this relaxing immersive sound meditation which will be infused by the melodic, shamanic qualities of the handpan and frame drum. Interwoven with vocalizations, and an assortment of instruments inspired by the natural world – the 4 elements of Air, Wind, Water & Fire – we will oscillate between the stillness of silence and movement of sound to more deeply integrate elemental balance within.
Please arrive comfortably. There will be chairs available for a seated experience, and floor space for a more restful position laying down. Please bring a yoga mat, pillows or bolsters if you wish, and consider bringing water or tea for grounding afterward.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Aging, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Professional Education, Relationships, Socializing, Spirituality/Religion, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Voice, Wellness, Workplace, Youth
Intersex People, The “I” in The LGBTQIA Community
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Governor
Have you ever heard the word "intersex" before and wondered what it meant? About 2% of the population is intersex, and many of these individuals go through life never knowing it. The two presenters at this workshop, both intersex people, will discuss aspects of living and working in the intersex community. You'll get the intersex 101 and history of key issues for the community, learn important ways you can show up for intersex community members, and hear personal narratives of intersex experiences.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Image & Presentation, Non-Binary, Relationships, Spouses/Signification Others, Surgery, Youth
IPA's and IRA's
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Ad Lib Restaurant
Financial topics seem to make the news every day. Should the headlines you see influence the decision you make regarding your financial strategy? Join us as Beth McKinley (she/her) of Roots Financial Group at Thrivent hosts an early happy hour in the hotel bar. We will discuss how to use the latest economic data to help you make informed decisions about your money. We know talking about finances can be difficult. We have found that difficult things are often easier with your friends and an IPA in hand. The first 20 guests will receive a complimentary beer on tap. No products will be sold.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Finance
It's NOT Not Natural – The Biology of Sex and Gender
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Leland
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
The title makes reference to the frequent assertion that being transgender is not natural. Statements such as, “it goes against the laws of nature”, reflect a lack of understanding of sexual expression in the natural world. This raises the question, what do sex and gender really mean from a scientific perspective? This workshop will explore how the sexes differ, how they are similar, and how sexual expression and gender identity are more naturally viewed as a broad range of forms and behaviors. We will examine mechanisms of sex determination and development, including the roles of chromosomes, genes, hormones, and the environment. The extreme diversity of sexual expression in nature provides the basis for understanding, just what is natural?
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Professional Education, TransFeminine, TransMasculine
Journal Your Dreams Workshop
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan C
(Scheduled to follow “Dare to Dream Big” if possible) A fun and informative workshop on how to visualize and manifest your dream as your authentic self. This workshop was part of Girl’s Night Out” at last Year’s conference and is a great follow up to Liz’s “Dare to Dream Big” presentation. You’ll be designing and decorating your own journal to use throughout your Keystone Conference experience and take home to continue your Dream Building journey. (Presented by Liz Tattersall)
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Socializing
Killer Heels - The Crash Course
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan C
Never kick your shoes off in the middle of a dance floor again! Everything you ever needed to know about high heels from what to buy, how to walk and survive wearing the heels of your dreams. Join fashion and style expert Lindsey Taub as she shares the secrets on what are the best heels to buy for you and how to match them to your perfect outfit for the right occasion. Then Cassandra Storm of My Feminine Heart will share her secret strategies of how to prepare your feet to survive an evening in heels and how to bring life back to them after you remove those shoes. Bring your favorite heels to this class as everyone will have an opportunity to walk the runway and practice strutting with the perfect feminine hip swing.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Legally Changing Your Name in Pennsylvania
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Governor
Completing a legal name change can feel intimidating. It can also be expensive! The good news is that it doesn’t have to be either of those things. Eastern PA Trans Equity Project has helped hundreds of Pennsylvania residents complete their legal name change and we want to help you too!
Join us as we demystify the legal name change process and provide the guidance you need to complete your legal name change without having to incur the expense of an attorney.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Legal, Non-Binary, Safety, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness, Workplace, Youth
Living with Crossdressing: Discovering Your True Identity
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Leland
Are you living with a partner who is a crossdresser? Are you living with the knowledge that you are a male crossdresser? Are you a cis-woman partner of a man who crossdresses? Are you struggling with what it means to be in a relationship with a man who you have discovered – by accident or his own admission – enjoys wearing feminine clothing?
Join me as I set out to uncover some of the reasons why so many men (including myself) dress as women.
Discover real couples who are looking for a new balance in their relationships, including the point of views of the women who decided to stand by their... ahem... men as they learn to better understand their crossdresser and learn how to cope and thrive.
Somewhere amid the misconceptions, stereotypes, and ignorance is the truth about non-transitioning, non-fetish, crossdressing men. But more than that is the strength and care of the women who continue to love and support them.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Relationships, Spouses/Signification Others
Look Like You Have the Perfect Body - Master Styling Tricks for Every Body Shape and Size
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Leland
No woman can wear every outfit and style - there is a science to what type of clothing looks right with which body shape. Do it wrong and look like you've gained 10 lbs and aged 10 years. Do it right and look like you've lost weight and discovered the fountain of youth. Are you ready to get serious about how you present yourself to the world? If so, for the sake of your wallet and your self-confidence, you do not want to miss this class by Master Stylist Lindsey Taub.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, Socializing, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color
Luscious Lips
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan B
With the right colors, products and accessories, you can turn even the thinnest of lips into fuller, defined and stunning lips. Learn what products to buy, how to properly draw your own lip line and never again will you have lipstick on your teeth or left behind on your wine glass! Learn all the trade secrets to luscious lips from Esthetician and Makeup Artist Casey Grim.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color
Management of Complications in Gender Affirming Surgery
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Harrisburger B
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
The audience will learn and understand the key steps in avoiding complications after feminizing genital surgery. The target audience will understand how to manage complications after vaginoplasty, future directions and the road to recovery for patients and family members.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Surgery
Manifesting Body Euphoria through Movement
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Bridgeport
Jules X. Grace is a trans non-binary, gender expansive dancer with over ten years of experience in solo and partner dance styles. Through these ten years, dance and movement practices have been some of the main portals to gender euphoria for them. As they learned how to free their body from expected movement types and roles, they found that this same movement gave them new ideas about freeing themselves from oppressive expectations and roles of sexuality and gender. This workshop will be an exploration in solo and partner movement with dance stylings from ecstatic dance, fusion dance, vogue, contemporary and contact improv. We will dive into practicing movement solo and in partnerships as both a lead and a follow.
Come along on a journey of music and movement as you are invited to find your own portals to gender euphoria. Comfortable clothing is suggested but not required.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Aging, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Socializing, Spirituality/Religion, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Wellness, Youth
Mapping Your Transgender Journey
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris B
Living a full life as a transgender person is much more than transition and surgery. Sure, that can be part, but do you have a plan for your life? Maybe you are just starting out, have decided you are transgender, and you are trying to figure out what is next. Are you comfortable where your journey has taken you? Do you have a plan for something else? Are you planning for a happy and full life? In this workshop Jen and Lilia will discuss what they feel are some of the important things to consider when you plan and navigate your journey. They will share some of their experiences and also some observations. We'll talk about what has worked and what hasn’t.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Relationships, Socializing, Wellness, Workplace
Masculine-Gender Affirmation Surgical Procedures
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Penn Harris B
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
This is an overview of masculinizing surgical procedures. This lecture also focuses on the how to prepare for consultations, questions you should ask, how to prepare for surgery, healing from surgery and beyond. After this lecture, you will better understand the process of surgery and what to expect.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Surgery, TransMasculine
Master the Art of Communication and Social Cues
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan A
How are you at making small talk? Are you good at making new friends? Do you typically dominate conversation or find it difficult to join in a discussion? Are you 100% sure you are reading the room and the social cues of others accurately? If not, this is the workshop for you. Hone in on the conversation skills you need to succeed from how to approach someone new to engage in conversation, to enjoying balanced and healthy communication with friends and family with Feminine Comportment Expert Cassandra Storm.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Master the Perfect Accessory that Fits in Your Purse & Transforms Every Outfit on a Dime!
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan A
The fastest way to change any outfit from day to night and drab to fab is by wearing a scarf but don't just drape it honey, there are 45 different ways to wear it! Learn the top 10 scarf styles that will transform any outfit in your wardrobe in seconds!
BYOS :-) Bring Your Own Scarf to try out all the styles!
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, Socializing, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color
Medical Conditions That Can Affect Your Transition Experience
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Governor
There are medical issues that you may need to be aware of when going through transition / HRT. Medical teams are not always aware of them, so you may need to be your own advocate, as they can affect the effectiveness of your treatments.
I will share my experiences with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hypo-Thyroidism, Reverse Ossification, and others and how they have affected my medical transition experience over time.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Professional Education, Surgery, Wellness
Money and Mimosas
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan B
Wake up with a mimosa and learn about SMART money habits that can help you ensure a stable financial future by aligning your money decisions with your values, discovering opportunity costs, and having a process for making wise money choices. No products will be sold.
Interest Tags: Finance, Socializing
My Life Today as a Transgender Woman
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Lochiel
Living a normal life being happy and my true self as a woman, but God had other plans for me.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Aging, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Military/Veterans, Non-Binary, Relationships, Socializing, Spirituality/Religion, Surgery, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color, Workplace
Packing, Peeing and Prosthetics for Trans-Masculine Folks (age 18+ only)
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan A
Have you ever bought something in helps that it would relieve dysphoria? Many folks do, but unfortunately many times the items aren't what we expected, or they don't work as advertised. Why throw away good money with bad products? As a product tester and reviewer, Mason has tried hundreds of products including binders, packers, prosthetics, and other adult items. He will speak about many of the products currently on the market. You will leave with an understanding of all the variables to picking an item that's right for you! He will also bring sample items that you can optionally touch and compare for a more hands on experience.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, TransMasculine, Wellness
Personal Safety and Defense En Femme
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Leland
Avoid becoming a victim of violent crime and live your life in peace. Much needed information will be shared on best practices and most effective tools for personal defense, threat identification and avoidance, legalities of self-defense, the various mindsets surrounding violent crime, use of force and probable outcomes and how to engage with Law Enforcement Officers. You will leave this class feeling better prepared to identify, counteract, and avoid dangerous situations and understand how to protect yourself within the bounds of the law.
Interest Tags: Military/Veterans, Non-Binary, Safety, Socializing, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Workplace, Youth
Practicing Authentic Faith While Living Authentic Life: How to be Faithful and Transgender
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Bridgeport
Although rainbow flags are starting to be flown outside a growing number of churches and synagogues, the majority of mainline houses of worship in all faith traditions shun transgender people.
Openly transgender Catholic Priest and activist Grace Ferris (she/her) will lead a discussion on how transgender people can continue to practice their faith, regardless of their own faith tradition. Differences and similarities between various denominations will be explored and described so that participants will be able to research houses of worship in their own communities that are closely aligned with individual religious preferences. A male Southern Baptist minister before being radically transformed to become a trans-female Catholic priest, Mother Grace has a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of religious traditions and the compassion to effectively minister in a way that is meaningful for those in her care.
Mother Grace will also serve as needed as an interfaith chaplain at the conference, making herself available to anyone wanting pastoral care. She will meet people where they are spiritually, never proselytizing or evangelizing. Mother Grace will also offer Mass with Eucharist lovingly shared with anyone wishing to partake on Saturday evening and/or Sunday morning if there is sufficient interest.
This is an overview session intended to be introductory in nature. Other sessions presented by Mother Grace will delve deeper into various topics. The sessions complement each other; however all are themselves standalone sessions.
Interest Tags: Spirituality/Religion
Preventing HIV: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
9:00 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Governor
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
HIV has disproportionately affected LGBTQ+ populations since it's discovery nearly 50 years ago. Though many suffered greatly from HIV, and the disease AIDS, the treatment of HIV has dramatically evolved since then, thanks in large part to LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Learning objectives:
-describe methods of HIV transmissionz
-discuss goals of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
-discuss appropriate antiretroviral therapies (medications) for PrEP
-summarize services offered and referral process for the Caring Together Program and HIV Care
Interest Tags: TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color, Youth
Primer on Name Change: Planning for the Current Legal Process in Your State
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in United States
This seminar will introduce the general legal requirements for the formal name change process in your state. It will review the petition requirements, what additional steps may be required, whether advertising is required or avoidable, and what to expect at the hearing. Lastly, it will discuss what you need to do to update your legal documents to your new name including social security, passports, and driver’s licenses.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Legal, Non-Binary, Safety, TransFeminine, TransMasculine
Professionally Styled
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger A
Polish your professional self to energize and deliver your best within your career. We will discuss owning your style and presenting confidently in a professional environment; blending your interests into your style to fit with your company’s parameters; and the importance of coming prepared to deliver your skills and company research. Spoiler alert, it’s not all about the clothes.
Whether you’re freshly entering the workforce or looking for some clarity on your personal image as professional, come listen and learn, and be ready to participate.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Image & Presentation, Non-Binary, Professional Education, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, Workplace
Quick and Easy Hair Styling
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Governor
Stuck in a styling rut? Is your hairstyle out of date and does it make you stick out like a sore thumb? Learn tips and tricks to transform your hair from day to night and casual to glam. Whether it is your natural hair or not, this class will demonstrate basic care and styling techniques to make the most of the hair you're working with!
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Relationship Priorities: Using Communication and Compassion to Work Through Transition
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Leland
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Discussions often focus on the needs of the transitioning transgender individual, somewhat exclusive to the needs of the relationship with a partner. This seminar will turn the focus to the relationship between the transgender person and their spouse or significant other. Transition is a very difficult time for a couple, and frequently leads to the loss of the relationship. Your presenter does not believe that this has to be the inevitable outcome and hopes to offer her experience with her late spouse Jude, and that of friends and acquaintances who have gone through transition of a partner, in the hope that others can find these experiences useful. Aspects discussed includes "couples' transition" and skills in languaging and negotiation, managing expectations and maintaining open lines of communication. These approaches are proven techniques in couples counseling and helped tremendously during Jude's transition. Please come join us for discussions and a few exercises that can help bring a new understanding to the power of language and negotiation.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Professional Education, Relationships, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine
Safe Relationships in Transition: Who Should I Share Information with and Who Don’t I Have to?
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in United States
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
What happens when we begin to develop new friendships or when it is time to date while transitioning or after transition? This is a discussion group about sharing and not sharing personal information and when. Should I share my transition? What are the safer practices when the time comes to start dating? What safety measures could be put in place to make sure everyone gets the best out of their relationships? Come find what is right for you and the people in your life that you meet along your journey.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Self Defense - How to Stay Alive in an Emergency
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in William Penn
How often do you allow yourself to be vulnerable? Unattended drinks at the bar, trusting strangers to walk you to your hotel room? What if you were grabbed from behind, or choked or attacked with a weapon? What if you had nothing on you to defend yourself? Do you know what to do? Learn tips from Tia Long on how the right moves to escape an attacker and get out of a dangerous situation alive. Even if you have taken self-defense before, how long has it been since you have refreshed your skills? Don't miss the class that could save your life.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Shades of You
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Leland
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Metropolitan C
This class covers how to achieve the flawless base for any look! We will discuss skincare, foundation, concealer, color correction, and facial feminization contouring. Learn to transform your face and emphasize your true beauty!
Interest Tags: Not Specified
SO How Do I Move Forward? Taking My Next Step (Spouses and Significant Others Only)
3:30 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan B
In the Keystone Conference Bubble, you may have experienced an emotional roller coaster as you have been flooded with new information, fresh insights and introductions to so many others who have walked a similar path. But what happens when you head home, back into everyday life? This workshop is designed to help you take your next step, not just as a partner of a transgender person but as a human being who also needs love, support and guidance. Join Coach Liz Tattersall for an opportunity to empower yourself into your next chapter and the life you envision for you and your significant other. his workshop is open only to spouses and significant others of transgender/GQ individuals. There are many wonderful things that happen at Keystone every year, one of the best is the supportive connections that are made!
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Start to Finish – What Should I Expect from My Affirmation Surgery?
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Governor
How do I prepare and what should I expect the day of surgery and as I recover? In this open group discussion, we welcome questions from anyone preparing or simply curious about affirmation surgery, how to prepare for it and what to expect mentally, physically and emotionally with feedback from those who have undergone the knife. Anyone is welcome to contribute to this discussion, moderated by Suzane, Karla and Jenn who experienced their own gender affirming surgeries.
Telling Your Children and Family Members
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in United States
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
There are many factors to consider in coming out to your children or loved ones. First, do they need to know at all, if you are not publicly transitioning? Of course, there are the how, when, what, and where issues to tell family, not to mention the developmental level of the kids in question and the knowledge/support of their other parent. These factors will all be addressed in this workshop. Let's talk about your level of comfort with yourself and your existing relationships with your children and family. What are your goals? What do you want them to feel and to understand about this part of you? How can you help them to feel safe and loved through this transition in your family? We will go over some basic recommendations to keep in mind, but also invite you to ask your own questions and share your personal experiences with telling your children - your fears, successes, disasters, and everything in between. Please join us for this discussion. I can't tell you how to deal with your children, but I'm sure that listening to others' ideas will be helpful.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Telling Your Story: The How, When, Why, Who and What of Telling Your Gender Journey Story
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger B
Stories are powerful things. They can challenge and inspire us. They also help us to connect to each other. By sharing your gender journey story, your challenges, hopes, dreams, and joys you can make important connections. If the story is well thought out and communicated, it can provide compelling context into who you are and an understanding of the “why” behind your gender journey. In this presentation, you will hear video-taped accounts of gender-journey stories from Rabbi Levi Alter and Rev. Monica Joy Cross and what happened as a result of their sharing. Attendees will have an opportunity to frame and share their gender story in a small group. As a minister to the transgender community for over 20 years, I have seen how coming out as trans and attempting to maintain relationships can be difficult to navigate. Although support for those who identify as transgender is gaining advocates, many in business and mainstream faith communities are just ignorant of transgender issues, and therefore unsupportive. Telling our stories can help to change that.
The workshop includes: 1. Workshop outline that covers the how, when, why, who and what of sharing your gender story. This tool will help you understand your motives, who you need to share to and the best timing on when to share your gender journey. 2. There will be a worksheet available for partners and advocates which will cover, “How to support a loved-one’s, partner’s or friend’s gender journey.” 3. Identify potential problem areas with business, family, friends and spiritual community relationships as you share your gender journey. 4. Learn how to connect with others by partnering with them and supporting their stories. 5. Understand the difference between what we want to communicate, what we actually communicate, and how it is received. 6. Age-specific information and how to present it when sharing your story.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, Relationships, Socializing, Spirituality/Religion, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color
That Ain't Christian
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in United States
Evangelical and many mainline Protestant churches are bleeding...members that is! America's Christian majority is shrinking and could dip below 50% by 2070. In the US, the Christian majority has been shrinking for decades. A Pew Research Center study shows that as of 2020, only about 64% of Americans identify as Christian, in contrast, 50 years ago, that number was 90%. Young people comprise the group shrinking the most, with two-thirds (66 percent) of American young adults who attended a Protestant church regularly for at least a year as a teenager say they dropped out for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
There are any number of reasons, but likely topping the list is hypocrisy...people talking the talk as opposed to walking the walk. Not to be overlooked is the current Evangelical embrace of "Christian Nationalism" and its roots in racism and obvious prejudice directed to other marginalized people groups as well. This workshop will attempt to provide evidence that the Founders had every intention of keeping religion out of politics as well as provide attendees with a glimmer of hope for our future.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Spirituality/Religion
The 5 Secrets of Professional Photographers
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Governor
As a full time, commercial photographer of over 20 years, I will be sharing the 5 secrets that will improve your photography skills dramatically. Diane has photographed presidents, congressmen and giants of industry. She has worked for the PGA, National banks, Chick-fil-A. Come with phone/camera in hand and be prepared to step up your photo game with Diane.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation
The Maleficent Seven - How to Handle the Clobber Passages
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris A
Bible-thumping bigots and haters use seven very specific Bible passages in their attempts to prove that people like you and me will rot and burn in Hell. We call them the "clobber passages" because they are used to clobber us. Four of them are from the Old Testament (Genesis 1:29, Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, and Deuteronomy 23:17-18), and three are from the New Testament (Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9, and 1 Timothy 1:10).
The sad reality is that their understanding of what the holy scriptures really say is way off base. Anti-LGBTQ people cling to an incorrect understanding of what those passages actually mean. This incorrect understanding comes from centuries of bias that have found their way into Bible translation and instruction over time.
In this session we will explore each of these passages, considering their history, context, and original meaning. An accurate understanding of these passages actually affirms the fact that LGBTQ people are part of God's design for the beauty that is humanity.
Please note that it is typically impossible to argue with bigots and haters. The purpose of this session is not to provide defense in debate, but rather simply to set your own mind at ease when you find yourself on the receiving end of such hateful rhetoric.
Interest Tags: Spirituality/Religion
The Most Important Parts of Every Woman's Wardrobe, I Guarantee You Don't Have in Your Closet
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Metropolitan C
So many people buy one outfit at a time without looking at the big picture only to have a closet full of clothes they don't wear or have overworn. You can build the stylish, versatile wardrobe every celebrity has on a budget but you have to change the way you shop. In this workshop, I will teach you the stylist secret of the key pieces every woman needs to build a stylish and sophisticated wardrobe. With these pieces you will be able to add, elevate and accessories to create countless outfits that will astonish your friends and keep money in your wallet.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, Socializing, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color
The Ones We’re Closest to are Sometimes the Hardest to Reach
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger A
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
How to talk to our family about our transition. Maintaining healthy communication with family members is a tough dynamic at the best of times, but when a lifelong identity has changed the dynamics of the group shift on many levels and from different perspectives. We will identify strategies to help maintain open communication to avoid the frustration, anger, and pain that can divide us. We will also talk about how to tailor your “coming out”, or discussions about gender, with different members of your family, realizing that different relationships require different approaches.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Relationships
The Path to Gender-Affirming Surgery and Recovery: What to Expect
9:00 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Lochiel
Gender-affirming Surgeries are physical changes to the face and body with the primary purpose of improving one’s mental health and emotional well-being. That’s a lot to absorb. It can also be challenging to be an informed consumer in this surgical marketplace. There are so many questions: Who’s the right surgeon for me? Who will I look like after surgery? What is recovery like? With any gender-affirming surgery, most patients will heal twice. As the face and body physically heal, the authentic self will be revealed. As the True Self shines, it’s emotional healing time! Transitioning is a long road for many. It is important to support each other along the way: in every and in all possible ways.
Juliana discusses the TEAMS Program at The Spiegel Center and shares openly about her transition and her connection with the trans community.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Surgery, Wellness
The Transformative Power to Choose Love
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Bridgeport
Rev. Dr. Kathryn Helms shares a message of love and hope in the telling of the story of her youngest adult child coming out as transgender male to female approximately one year ago. She speaks of her personal experience as a mom to choose love and shares the love lessons her transgender daughter has taught her. Discussion of their one-year collaboration to write their newest book The Underwater Ballerina: Two Sides to Transition- The Story of a Daughter’s Transition Told Through the Eyes of Herself and her Mother will be included. Personally signed copies or pre-orders will be available for purchase at the workshop.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Relationships, Voice
Trans Truth... Finding Your Way
9:00 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Harrisburger B
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in United States
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
The presentation will address the multiple traumas encountered by trans* individuals throughout their lifetime. This will include microaggressions, traumas related to daily encounters and brain/body incongruence, and trauma related to systems in which the individuals live. The presentation will, also, address the larger traumas encountered in the forms of transphobia, abuse, and discrimination. Our political climate has altered increasingly since 2016, effecting the trans* community from childhood through adulthood, as well as and the families and professions who support them. Where progress had been achieved, a return to historical phobias and more extensive political oversite now exists due to false facts presented by our political leaders and religious extremists. The current trends, their current impacts, and potential long-term consequences will be addressed in shared examples of client reports in sessions. In addition, statistics and facts established in the previous research conducted by institutions such as the University of Washington related to daily traumas experienced prior to this political change will be shared.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Family/Friends, Gender Affirming, Legal, Non-Binary, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransMasculine, TransPeople of Color
Transfeminine Face and Body Surgical Options
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Penn Harris B
Considering surgery to change your appearance to more closely align with your feminine gender identity? This workshop will explore the physical characteristics that are typically associated with gender and surgical options available to address them. The workshop will include researching and selecting a surgeon, available surgical procedures, the importance of aftercare and potential risks. The workshop will include before and after photo's and x-rays of the presenters journey.
Interest Tags: Gender Affirming, Image & Presentation, Surgery, TransFeminine
Transform Any Hair (Wigs Included) with Hair Extensions
2:00 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Metropolitan B
Are you trying to grow out your hair and want to make the leap from short to long hair without the wait? Do you have a wig you want to transform from day to night with hot colors, highlights or a longer length? Learn the instant magic that hair extensions can bring to your look and everything you need to know from how to buy, how to apply, when you need a pro and how to care for them with hair and makeup expert Brittany Young.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, Military/Veterans, Spouses/Signification Others, TransFeminine, TransPeople of Color
Transform Your Body with the Easy Exercises for You
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in William Penn
Have you bulked up your muscles and wish to feminize your physique? Would you love to create natural curves with just the right amount of tone and definition? Tia Long is known for her support of local veterans, victims of trauma and domestic violence through empowered personal training and self-defense training at her female oriented gym Stellar Fitness in York, PA and Equine Training Facility, Long Run Farms. In this seminar, she will teach you the road map and the right moves you need to follow to create the body you desire. No matter your age, injury or ability level, it is never too late to sculpt your dream body.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Transgender Personalities in History (from the 15th Century through the 1860s)
10:30 AM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris A
Since humankind began to define the boundaries of gender behavior, there have been people who have defied or crossed over those boundaries. Hear about some of these individuals, from the 15th century through the 1860s. Some of them were male to female, others of them were female to male. Some of them lived as transgender for most of their lives, others for only brief but significant periods in their lives. The deeds of some of these people have inspired books, plays, movies, and even operas. All of them left a legacy of some sort, including a United States military installation being renamed to honor one of them. Although this seminar has been presented before, Melissa changes the roster of historical figures presented each time she does this seminar. Brief biographies of each individual profiled are available upon request.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Transgender Personalities in History (from the 1860s to the Present Day)
2:00 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Penn Harris A
Since humankind began to define the boundaries of gender behavior, there have been people who have defied or crossed over those boundaries. Hear about some of these individuals, from the 1860s to the 21st century. Some of them were male to female, others of them were female to male. Some of them lived as transgender for most of their lives, others for only brief but significant periods in their lives. The deeds of some of these people have inspired books, plays, movies, and even operas. All of them left a legacy of some sort, including a United States military installation being renamed to honor one of them. Although this seminar has been presented before, Melissa changes the roster of historical figures presented each time she does this seminar. Brief biographies of each individual profiled are available upon request.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Transgender Sports Participation
10:30 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Harrisburger A
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Harrisburger B
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
This curriculum is designed for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals who are seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce, or who are looking to change jobs or careers. Prior attendees of these cohorts have included individuals who have never held formal employment, as well as individuals who have completed graduate-level education and have many years of work experience. The curriculum includes slide presentations on workforce readiness skills as well as ample time for individualized discussion. The emphasis on discussion enables the material and experience to be tailored to the needs of cohort attendees. This section provides some considerations and suggestions for managing the discussion portions of the curriculum.
Interest Tags: Advocacy, Experience Sharing/Discussion, Professional Education, Socializing, Workplace
Tran-somatics, Mindfulness, and Loving Your Beautiful Trans Self
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Harrisburger B
Statistics show that up to 60% of LGBTQ individuals struggle with anxiety (2016, adaa.org). If you identify as someone within this category, what can you do about it? In this workshop licensed professional therapists from Alder Health Services will provide concrete everyday skills that you can use to improve your mental health and change these statistics. Mindfulness techniques, meditation, breathing exercises, and becoming more comfortable with your body are just a few of the coping skills presented in this training. If you are up for the challenge of improving your life, loving yourself more fully, and are willing step forward with a clear resolve, then show up as your true self and be ready to learn.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Undergarments Are a Girl's Best Friend
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Penn Harris A
Do you feel comfortable in your undergarments? Do you wear clothes that visibly expose the outlines of your corset, bra and underwear? In this fun and informative class, you will learn depiction, description and usage of the essential undergarments that every lady needs in her wardrobe. Explanation of what they are, what they're best used for, how to choose what is best for your body size and shape. We'll cover bras, including size and fit basics, slips, panties, "control" garments, hosiery, etc., and how to properly care for your garments.
Interest Tags: Image & Presentation, TransFeminine
US Department of Veterans Affairs - Proudly Serving All Who Served
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Leland
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
VA Medical Centers and VA Community Clinics provide a full range of primary care, mental health, medical specialty and surgical care options for ALL qualified Veterans including members of the LGBTQ+ community. This workshop will review the most recent VHA directives regarding health care specifically for LGBTQ+ Veterans and how all VHA medical centers and community clinics are prepared to treat the healthcare of qualified Veterans no matter what their gender identity is. Come hear how VHA supports healthcare for our LGBTQ+ Veterans.
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Military/Veterans, Spouses/Signification Others
Where Do You Fit Under the Transgender Umbrella?
3:30 PM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Bridgeport
Not sure where you fit, let's talk about it. The transgender community is a beautiful bouquet of labels and identities. How do you know where you belong, and which is the right path for you? Do you align with the idea of being binary but struggle with enjoying the duality of being male and female? Do you connect less with being binary and feel more gender fluid or non-binary? Are you living a dual gender life voluntarily or because you feel you can't or shouldn't transition? In this open group discussion, led by S. Lisa Smith, all attendees are welcome to contribute their feelings and questions with the group in their journey of self-discovery. The only valid definition is the one you create!!!
Interest Tags: Experience Sharing/Discussion, Gender Affirming, Non-Binary, TransFeminine, TransMasculine
Wigs and More....
10:30 AM on
Fri, Mar 24
in Bridgeport
Learn the different types of wigs available and find the type that fits your specific needs. Try a new shade or style for the spring. If you’re in transition `maybe a top piece is all you need currently. Extensions can create the look of long luxurious hair, or. just thicker hair. we will also be going over the maintenance of your new wig as well as any others you have. The correct products can give them extra life.
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Writing Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Medical Care, For Mental Health Professionals
3:30 PM on
Thu, Mar 23
in Lochiel
*This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Credit
Letters of support are often required to ensure insurance coverage of gender affirming medical and/or surgical treatment. This workshop is intended as an introduction to supporting clients seeking medical care and writing the required letters. There will be time for discussion, so please bring your questions and concerns.
Learning objectives will include:
• The role of mental health professionals in helping clients access gender affirming medical care
• General requirements and recommendations for assessment and letter content
• WPATH criteria for medical interventions (SOC 8)
• Collaborating with clients to identify and address challenges and barriers to accessing care and achieving best possible outcomes
• Considerations for established vs. new clients, minors, and supporting individuals with complex biopsychosocial needs
Interest Tags: Not Specified
Yes! You Can Become an LGBTQ+ Advocate
9:00 AM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Governor
2:00 PM on
Sat, Mar 25
in Lochiel
Now it's time for America's favorite game show: "Your Eternal Salvation Is Not In 'JEOPARDY!'"
Using the "JEOPARDY!" game show format, this fast-paced and fun workshop will tackle issues related to spirituality for the transgender community! People attending will take the role of contestants, selecting questions from the game board. The questions and their answers are designed to spark conversation and understanding among the group. The moderator will be everyone's favorite game show host, Mother Grace! Categories include:
--What the Bible Really Says About Queers
--The Clobber Passages
--Queer Saints
--Jesus on Love
--All Are Welcome
Interest Tags: Spirituality/Religion
