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2 Spirit, Trans, Nonbinary Adults (2STNB)
Both/And (MH Providers also trans/nonbinary themselves)
Providers of All Genders
Learn & Grow Series
Join ‘Learn & Grow’ pre-recorded discussions and resources with Dr. addyson tucker, PsyD (they/them).
For Trans-Affirming and Trans-Centering Providers and 2STNB Adults, who are seeking to prioritize self-compassion and shame resilience through a lens of gender, racial, and body liberation.
Registration: $20-50
Further discount available if needed, access by emailing addyson.
Learn & Grow Offerings (Recordings)
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We'll focus on an overview of navigating the assessment process (i.e., what to expect both as the person seeking a letter and also for the providers offering this important service).
We will briefly touch on the changes in the standards of care version 8 as well.
The December Learn & Grow is acting as a bit of a precursor to addyson's highly requested advanced GAS training, including 5 CEs!
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We focus on Gender Liberation through exploring Gender Euphoria and Radical Affirmation for 2STGNB people (open to 2STGNB Adults, as well as trans-centering and trans-affirming providers of all genders.)
Initially recorded in November 2022.
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Body Liberation: fat stigma, diet culture, & gender dysphoria.
Recorded Oct 2022.
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Trans Self Compassion Learn & Grow.
Initially recorded August 2022
2 Spirit, Trans, Nonbinary Adults (2STNB)
Trans Self-Compassion & Shame Resilience Virtual Workshop (TSC)
Winter/Spring 2024 session is now in process. Sign up below to get notified for the Spring/Summer session!
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Build shame resilience and strengthen self-compassion with other trans & nonbinary adults in this 10-part, 2-hour workshop series.
Participants will explore shame triggers, practice self-compassion, and increase shame resilience through a lens of racial, body, and gender liberation.
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For 2STNB (Two-Spirit, Trans & Nonbinary) Adults anywhere who struggle with shame-related struggles, like feeling 'too much' or 'not enough' in one or more areas/identities of their life.
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(Virtual, via Zoom)
Winter 2024 Monday series begins on January 29, 2024
Meets 10 times, scheduled biweekly on Mondays through June 2024
10 Mondays from 5-7PM (eastern) | 2 - 4 PM (pacific)
Both/And Connection Space
For 2Spirit, Trans, and Nonbinary Providers
Free offering!
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A no-cost, social connection space for mental health providers who are also two-spirit, trans, and nonbinary (2STNB.)
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(Virtual, via Zoom)
Monthly 3rd Fridays
12 PM EDT/ 9 AM PST
Preregistration required. Reserve your spot below.
Providers of All Genders
Gender-Affirming Surgery (GAS) Trainings and Consultations
Intro to Gender Affirming Surgery Assessment
(Pre-Recorded Learn & Grow)
Key elements of conducting a GAS assessment while minimizing gatekeeping and supporting a client’s autonomy. What to expect, both as the person seeking a letter and also for the providers offering this important service.
Includes recording of addyson’s presentation, useful documents such as letter templates and resource links, and bonus materials.
Precursor to addyson's highly requested Advanced GAS Training.
Intermediate to Advanced Level GAS Training
(Pre-Recorded)
A training for Behavioral & Mental Health providers (any psychological/mental health-focused provider who might be asked to write a behavioral/mental health letter of support for a trans person seeking affirming surgery). Learn more about the most common procedures that you'll be asked to write letters for, understand psychological and other risks/complications that clients might worry about, as well as aftercare considerations.
Approach the assessment from a lens of gender & racial liberation, hear case examples, see sample templates for various procedures, and explore questions related to common challenges and barriers.
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Identify 1-2 key factors in navigating the assessment process generally, regardless of procedure or knowledge.
Describe an example distinguishing between appropriate discussions re: the surgical procedures, risks, etc. versus questions that are better for the surgical consultation.
Describe the importance of being aware of privilege and power dynamics given the historical oppression and gatekeeping for the trans community.
Discuss 2+ psychological worries/risks related to the surgery process & recovery.
Distinguish between phalloplasty versus metoidioplasty procedures.
Distinguish between double incision versus less-invasive chest procedures.
Discuss one way you might help clients to think outside of the binary box in terms of what they want their surgical outcomes to look like and feel like.
Discuss 2+ important considerations for each of the following surgical procedures: chest mastectomy, phalloplasty, and vaginoplasty.
Identify a key component of aftercare for optimal results with the following: For double mastectomy & for inverted vaginoplasty
Identify 2+ options to seek further consultation, training, and support when navigating the assessment process, writing letters, supporting clients considering surgery, and navigating various challenges.
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This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and Wholehearted Psych. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for the program.
This program offers continuing education credits which are accepted by the State Board of Mental Health and the State Board of Psychologists for all N.H. licensees.*Registrants responsible for confirming individual state board CE requirements. NHPA CE Credits are approved through the APA for psychologists, as well as many other state boards, including but not limited to NH LICSW & LCMHC; VT LICSW, LCMHC, & LMFT; MA LICSW & LCSW; and CT LCSW & LPC.
4 CE Credits
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Economic Justice Tiered Rates:
$150-250, plus
limited scholarship spots ($75+)
Interested in learning more? Visit the GAS page here.
Liberation-Centered, Trans-Affirming Mental Health Provider Consultation Group
Monthly virtual space for consultation, professional development, provider connection, and advanced trans-centered consultation.
Spring 2024: First Friday of the month, January to June. Currently enrolled, stay tuned for next group.
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For trans-affirming Mental Health Providers who work with Two-Spirit, Trans, & Nonbinary adults.
Ideal for those who have done groundwork related to racial, gender, & body liberation. For providers of all genders, identities, backgrounds, settings, and training who value trans-competent care and have an awareness of the impact of our intersectional identities & experiences in the room.
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A different topic each month for professional development, followed by time for reflection, consultation, resource sharing, & professional + personal development.
Full proposed topic list here.
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Virtual, via Zoom.
Spring 2024 dates = 1/12*, 2/2, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, & 6/7
Fridays 11-1PM EDT | 8-10 AM PST via Zoom
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$80-150 per month based on Economic Justice Tier system.
Limited equity pricing and PWYC spots are reserved for those who hold multiple marginalized identities and who do not have access to the resources to participate otherwise.
“An opportunity to take in new perspectives and information. All in a place that challenges you while acknowledging shame responses and encourages self-compassion. The space that addyson creates and holds for everyone is one that is hard to come by and deeply appreciated.”
