The WiTEACH intention of improving mental health availability and effectiveness is not starting from scratch. In this meeting we will talk about where trans people and families are accessing services now, and who else is working on the problem. We will also establish the baseline and set concrete goals and strategies for the WiTEACH mental health project. Registration: https://forge-forward.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-qrrT8tGtwV9y2dXvOjpc_m9bjoS0W5 Who is welcome at WiTEACH? Everyone who wants a Wisconsin within which trans and nonbinary individuals and families are welcomed, supported, and helped to thrive. About Wisconsin Transgender Education and Advocacy Coalition for Health: WiTEACH is a new trans people/service providers/community members statewide coalition designed to focus and make more effective efforts to improve the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals and families. We invite you to join us! Our first year will be devoted to expanding and improving the availability of quality mental health care for transgender and nonbinary people throughout the state. WiTEACH Community Meetings […]
What happens in childhood impacts our physical and mental health for the rest of our lives. Trans people experience even more Adverse Childhood Experiences than other people, a fact that contributes to our greater mental health problems. This webinar will introduce the ACE studies to those who are not yet familiar, review trans-specific experiences that may help explain trans people’s higher ACE scores, and delineate some strategies for helping to right the disparities. 0:00 Introduction and overview 2:39 Who is FORGE? 8:20 Quick stats about the trans community 11:27 The ACE study 19:12 Lifelong violence and health disparities 34:58 Video: Jada’s Story 38:56 Health disparities cont. 41:08 Trans-specific ACEs and resilience factors 50:18 Video: Conversion therapy 54:16 Trans-specific ACEs and resilience cont. 1:06:13 Disrupting the ACEs with practical interventions 1:12:36 Video: Let Kids Play, Wisconsin 1:14:43 Resources 1:17:24 Trans hope and joy quotes 1:22:57 Closing Recorded November 11, 2022. Other webinars in this series: This […]