Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) » family matters http://www.intraa.org Working for freedom of gender identity and expression for all Indiana residents Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:41:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 First Conference for Parents of Transgender Children http://www.intraa.org/first-conference-for-parents-of-transgender-children/ http://www.intraa.org/first-conference-for-parents-of-transgender-children/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:03:02 +0000 admin http://intraa.dreamhosters.com/first-conference-for-parents-of-transgender-children/ We are pleased to announce the first family conference for parents of gender variant and transgender children!  Join us in Seattle during the 2007 Labor Day weekend as we debut the first family-centered conference for people raising gender variant and transgender kids and teens. Stephanie Brill, conference program director and founder of the Children’s Hospital Oakland support group for parents of gender variant and transgender young children, brings her expertise and ground-breaking work to our family conference.
 
Gender Odyssey – Family
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
August 31st – September 2nd, 2007
What to expect…
  • Amazing presentations, panel discussions and interactive forums where parents can explore the issues related to raising children who do not fit into society’s current expectations of gender.
  • Excellent childcare for our gender variant kids and their siblings to play together while the parents attend workshops.
  • Two picnic lunches for families to meet, socialize, and share experiences.
  • Workshops for teens and older children throughout the weekend.

Programming topics…
 
Gender Inside/Outside of the Home
What are the obstacles my child might face?  How can I best prepare my child?
 
Terminology
What are the differences between gender presentation, gender identity, gender fluidity, and gender behavior?
 
Ask the Trans Person
Q & A panel discussion
 
Developing Your Child’s Self-Esteem
How do I best love and support my child?
 
Should I Consider Medical Intervention?
If so, what’s reasonable?   Do I wait until my child is an adult?  What about puberty?  What if my kid changes his/her mind?
 
Managing Healthcare
Current medical information about endocrinology—hormones, physical changes, side effects, insurance options.
 
Advocacy for Your Child
How do I educate my child’s school, other children’s parents, doctors or therapists?
 
Register early for discounted rates.
 
Submit a workshop proposal—deadline April 1st.
 

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Join us as we explore today’s families with a video presentation, art / photo exhibit, panel discussion and small group discussion. INTRAA Board Member, Margeaux May, will participate as a panelist.

Presented by Indy PFLAG, Youth and Diversity, Indiana Equality Region 8 and Heartland Interweave.

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Political, Biological, Sociological, Theological Perspectives

What are the ramifications and social justice implications of this amendment for all the people of Indiana?

The proposed amendment:

“(a) Marriage in Indiana consists only of the union of one man and one woman.

(b) This Constitution or any other Indiana law may not be construed to require that marital status, or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.”

Participants:

  • The Honorable John Mutz, Former Lieutenant Governor, State of Indiana: Facilitator of the Discussion
  • Dr. David Orentlicher, J. D., IN State Representative, Constitutional Law Issues
  • Dr. Gordon B. Cutler, Jr., Endocrinologist: The Science of Gender Identification
  • Dr. Rebecca VanVoorhis, Social Worker: Family Structure and Function
  • Rev. Edward L. Wheeler, Ph. D., CTS Seminary President: Theological Issues

For more Information:

Dr. Jane Park Cutler, Social Justice Committee, 873-2557.

ICON – Interfaith Coalition on NonDiscrimination – Creating a Just, Inclusive, Compassionate Community through Education, Service, & Advocacy

http://www.iconindiana.org/

]]> http://www.intraa.org/marriage-amendment-community-forum-indianapolis-1025/feed/ 0 If You Are Concerned About Your Child’s Gender Behaviors: A Parent guide http://www.intraa.org/if-you-are-concerned-about-your-childs-gender-behaviors-a-parent-guide/ http://www.intraa.org/if-you-are-concerned-about-your-childs-gender-behaviors-a-parent-guide/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:08:54 +0000 admin http://intraa.dreamhosters.com/if-you-are-concerned-about-your-childs-gender-behaviors-a-parent-guide/ The Children’s National Medical Center through their Gender and Sexuality Psychosocial Program (formerly known as the Outreach Program for Children with Gender-Variant Behaviors and their Families) has published a booklet.

Even though this booklet is primarily geared to parents with young children, several of the issues it addresses pertain to older children as well. Every parent, teacher, social worker… anyone who works with children should read.

If You Are Concerned About Your Child’s Gender Behaviors: A Parent guide

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Table of Contents:
Defining Gender-Variance
Commonly Seen Behaviors
Why Gender-Variance Occurs
What to Expect in the Future
Child’s View of Himself
Can it be Changed?
How to Help
Pitfalls to Avoid
Dealing With My Feelings
Seeking Professional Help

Some pearls of wisdom inside:

Question traditional assumptions.
Do not automatically accept traditional assumptions about social gender roles and sexual orientation. Learn to separate society’s judgments from the love you have for your child. Do not let other people’s critical opinions of what is right and wrong come between you and your child.

Examine your feelings and learn to accept your child.
You and other family members may feel uncomfortable and ashamed of your child’s interests and behaviors. This is common early on. Take time to figure out where your feelings are coming from. You may have to adjust your dreams of how you expected parenting and your family to be.

They also sponsor a support group and online email list for parents.

To download the booklet or to schedule a phone interview to join the email list, visit their website at:

http://www.dcchildrens.com/gendervariance

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