What’s it about? If you offer somatic, mental health, medical, and related health and wellness services, it would be helpful to be well-equipped to demonstrate cultural competency when working with members of the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community. Join us on a journey as we learn about, integrate, and embody key concepts, skills, and capabilities that can prepare you and your colleagues to provide gender-affirming support, no matter your role or res

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Lela Vásquez, a 23-year-old childhood sexual abuse survivor, never understood why she cried after having sex with supportive partners or masturbating. It wasn’t until she was 18 and had been in multiple sexual relationships hat she realized the deep depression she felt after any sexual experience was linked to her post-traumatic stress disorder from her abuse. Read the story here...

Discover Alaska and the Glaciers Vancouver, B.C., to Seward, Alaska, on the Norwegian "Jewel" August 26-September 2, 2019... Join Dr. Patti Britton as she speaks on a 7-Day Recovery Retreat at Sea from Vancouver, B.C. to Seward, Alaska. Don't miss out on other noted sexologists who will be speaking at our stellar "Q&A Salons" while at sea: ​ Dr. Linda Savage- will speak about Shamanic practices for sexual healing. Rick Broniec- will speak about Strategies for male empowerment