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1-3 hour sessions.

Customizable. Interactive.

Pick one. Pick three. Pick whatever works.

Discounts for multiple bookings.

Understanding politics

WHY ARE TRANS PEOPLE SUDDENLY A POLITICAL TARGET?

Why have transgender people become the focus of intense public debate and political conflict? This session examines the historical roots of trans stigma, recurring patterns of moral panic and scapegoating, and the social and political forces shaping today's landscape while offering practical strategies for resilience, advocacy, and community action.

Understanding gender liberation

NEW LIBERATING WAYS TO UNDERSTAND GENDER AND GENDER CATEGORIES

What is gender, and why do the categories we use to describe it change over time? This session explores the history, diversity, and social construction of gender, inviting participants to think beyond binaries and fixed identities toward more expansive and liberating ways of understanding human experience.

Understanding gender

DIVERSITY, COMPLEXITY, AND INTERSECTIONALITY WITHIN TRANS COMMUNITIES

Trans communities are far more diverse and complex than popular media and political discourse often suggest. This session explores the rich diversity of gender identities and experiences through the lenses of history, culture, sexuality, and intersectionality, challenging simplistic narratives and honoring the full spectrum of gender diversity.

Understanding systems

HOW INSTITUTIONS SHAPE GENDER:

THE HIDDEN SYSTEMS BEHIND EVERYDAY GENDER NORMS

Gender is not simply personal; it is shaped by the institutions that organize social life. This session examines how schools, media, healthcare, religion, law, family systems, and other institutions create and reinforce gender norms while exploring how individuals and communities can challenge and reimagine those systems.

Building resilience

TRANS RESILIENCE, EMPOWERMENT, AND SOLIDARITY DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES

In a time of heightened visibility and vulnerability, how can trans communities cultivate resilience and collective strength? Participants will explore personal and cultural narratives, challenge limiting assumptions about trans identity and activism, and consider how solidarity, community, and radical inclusion can foster empowerment and belonging.

Building resilience

CHANGING TRANS PERSONAL NARRATIVES AND POLITICAL SCRIPTS

The stories we tell about trans lives shape both personal well-being and public understanding. This session examines how inherited narratives of vulnerability, pathology, and conflict can be transformed into more inclusive, intersectional, and humanizing frameworks that strengthen communities and broaden possibilities for social change.

Understanding communication

NAVIGATING GENDER CONVERSATIONS IN POLARIZED TIMES:

HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CONFUSION, CONFLICT, AND DISAGREEMENT

Talking about gender can be challenging, especially across differences in experience, belief, and understanding. This practical session provides tools for navigating difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence by focusing on communication strategies, shared values, and effective conflict management.

Understanding history

THE HISTORY THEY DIDN'T TEACH YOU:

GENDER DIVERSITY ACROSS TIME AND CULTURE

Gender diversity is not a modern phenomenon but a longstanding feature of human societies. Participants will explore historical and cross-cultural examples of gender variance, the emergence of contemporary identity categories, and the ways institutions have shaped—and continue to shape—our understanding of gender.

Building community

BUILDING COMMUNITY ACROSS DIFFERENCES: SOLIDARITY, RADICAL INCLUSION, AND COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP

Strong communities are built not by eliminating differences but by finding shared purpose across them. This session explores how systems of oppression are interconnected, the role of intersectionality and radical inclusion in building solidarity, and practical strategies for creating communities grounded in trust, care, collaboration, and collective leadership.

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More Trans/Nonbinary Educational Sessions

Trans/Nonbinary Basics

A clear and accessible introduction to the basics of trans/nonbinary identities, pronoun use, terminology, gender transitions, inclusive facilities and communication. Participants learn respectful communication practices, and how to create affirming spaces for people of all gender identities and expressions.

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Gender Affirming Practices and Products for Masc-Leaning People

Exactly how does trans tape work?  What are the options for keeping a packer in place? What’s a packer? Can I wear my binder in the pool, please!  This practical session covers gender affirming approaches and products used for chest flattening, packing, standing to pee, and swimming – including advantages, challenges, and safety tips.

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Trans Athletes: Facts & Myths

This first part of this session offers an overview of what current scientific research actually tells us about trans athletes and competitive performance. We will examine how sports policies and eligibility rules affect all trans athletes, intersex athletes, and athletes assigned female at birth. The second part of the session reviews the most common arguments in the public debate—usually framed as a conflict between fairness and inclusion—in an effort to identify common ground.  

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It's Not Just You: Alternative Approaches to Learning Pronouns

Trying your hardest and still struggling with pronouns?  Adult brains lack plasticity. Learning new pronouns requires a cognitive reframe.  This workshop is comprised of a series of exercises, grounded in cognitive behavioral and adult learning theory, designed to help you learn pronouns more quickly and effectively. 

Understanding Federal Attacks on LGBTQ Rights

This session breaks down current federal legislation affecting LGBTQ+ people, how MA law provides some protections, and explores what these challenges mean for affected individuals. Topics include gender-marker changes, access to gender-affirming care, Title IX, facility access, trans athletes, and more—plus strategies for staying safe, supported, and proactive.

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Trans/Nonbinary Allyship and Inclusion

Learn how to create environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

This is a practical, action-oriented workshop that helps participants build the skills and confidence to show up as effective allies.

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