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Improving Aging Services for LGBT Older Adults

Improving Aging Services for LGBT Older Adults Level 1 (4 hours, Intermediate)   Learn about the culture, needs, and concerns of LGBT older adults Consider why LGBT older adults are less likely to access health and social services Learn practices for helping LGBT older adults to feel more included in aging network organizations   Facilitator: Loree Cook-Daniels, a National Resource Center on LGBT Aging training staff member For more information on LGBT Aging Trainings (in person and virtual), visit: http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/training/index.cfm

Parents of trans kids support group

MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love, acceptance, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary, transgender and non-conforming children. We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.   Supportive, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes, concerns, and stories of challenges and resilience.   This space also provides a forum to learn from others, ask questions, seek feedback, or just listen. Childcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter. For additional information, email us at  parents@forge-forward.org.

Monthly meeting: Soothing the Soul

... through words, images, and action. April 25, 2015's meeting will be a dynamic, interactive, experiential, and reflective space that encourages and allows participants to transform feelings about personal or global loss, trauma, or life-hardships into empowered hope.  Attendees – in a structured, safe, creative setting – will use writing, art, and movement exercises to address topics that impact us all. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of hope, community, and connection with themselves and with others. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your favorite healing journals and tools. No experience necessary. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This interactive meeting/workshop recognizes that many people are sexual abuse or assault survivors, and most all of us know someone who is a survivor. Content in the meeting will not be focused directly on sexual assault, but will allow people to explore new creative methods to think about issues, process feelings, and use different […]

Parents of trans kids support group

MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love, acceptance, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary, transgender and non-conforming children. We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.   Supportive, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes, concerns, and stories of challenges and resilience.   This space also provides a forum to learn from others, ask questions, seek feedback, or just listen. Childcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter. For additional information, email us at  parents@forge-forward.org.

Monthly Meeting: Self defense and confidence (with Joey Clark)

Many of us don't always feel safe on the street. Long-time FORGE member 2015 Fellow, Joey Clark, will teach moves and tactics that can help people get out of holds if they are grabbed, use their own body as a defensive weapon, and learn where an attacker is most vulnerable. Go home feeling stronger and more prepared!   https://twitter.com/FORGEforward/status/602177145033650176

Supporting Trans Survivors in Accessing Culturally Responsive SA Services – Madison, WI

Description:   This interactive and fast-paced training will encourage participants to expand their transgender vocabulary and conceptual framework(s), specifically in how they apply to trans* and gender non-conforming sexual assault survivors. Attendees will increase their ability to fluidly and respectfully interact with and serve trans* survivors and loved ones. Topics will include prevalence rates, barriers to accessing services, and unique issues facing trans* survivors and service providers. Participants will leave with practical steps that will assist them in modifying existing policies and procedures, identifying and lowering barriers to service, and improving effective services to trans* survivors and loved ones. Objectives: Expand transgender vocabulary and conceptual framework Deepen understanding of prevalence rates and barriers to accessing care for transgender survivors List at least three ways of improving service delivery to transgender survivors   Paths to Healing conference a Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Survival with a focus on addressing male survivors June 11, 2015 Goodman Community Center, […]

Parents of trans kids support group

MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love, acceptance, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary, transgender and non-conforming children. We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.   Supportive, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes, concerns, and stories of challenges and resilience.   This space also provides a forum to learn from others, ask questions, seek feedback, or just listen. Childcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter. For additional information, email us at  parents@forge-forward.org.

Bending Toward Justice: Continuing the March Toward LGBT Equality

The U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office in partnership with the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center and FORGE are proud to announce "Bending Toward Justice: Continuing the March Toward LGBT Equality" on June 23, 2015. The event will include speakers James L. Santelle (US Attorney), Loree Cook-Daniels (FORGE), and a panel of trans community members. Prior to the formal event will be an exhibit of photographs of trans, gender non-binary and loved ones, highlighting their resilience and healing. Event co-sponsors include: Diverse and Resilient Cream City Foundation Lesbian Alliance Gemini Gender Group MCC PFLAG-Milwaukee Women's Voices Milwaukee Milwaukee PrideFest Fair Wisconsin Download the flyer:  2015-06-23-MKE-DOJ-trans-flyer   https://twitter.com/FORGEforward/status/613123727375618048

Monthly Meeting: Open Topic Discussion

Join Natalie Miller, who will host and gently facilitate this month's open topic discussion. What's been on your mind? Have some of the recent national or regional current events brought up feelings or thoughts for you?  Have things been going on in your personal life that you'd like to talk about or ask for feedback from others about?  Come to share and listen.

Parents of trans kids support group

MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love, acceptance, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary, transgender and non-conforming children. We meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Supportive, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes, concerns, and stories of challenges and resilience. This space also provides a forum to learn from others, ask questions, seek feedback, or just listen. Childcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter. For additional information, email us at parents@forge-forward.org.