2nd Thursday Support Circle Plus: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Transition
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Transition
There is a lot of attention paid to the difficulties folks face when they undergo transition. And with good reason — life is turned upside down when folks shift their lives away from their birth gender assignment. That said… there is a lot of humor and overt support to be found along the way as well. This presentation will uplift your spirit with some stories of humor and support folks have experienced on their journey
Joining a PFLAG Connects Support Circle
Our PFLAG Connects online circles function a little differently than our in-person support circles. Here’s how to join a Circle:
Learn how to Circle online before you join the meeting by reading the PFLAG Connects Participant’s Guide on our website.
Click on the big REGISTER button at the top right of this page. You’ll be taken to an e-registration form. Please fill it out and submit it at least 1 hour before the start of the Support Circle. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must attend with you. Tip: include your pronouns in the Last Name box. Example: Chelsea Circler (them, they)
We’ll send you an email with the meeting join link and optional dial-in instructions. Save this email! It contains your only ticket to the Circle.
Download the Zoom Meetings app from the App Store for your digital device.
Join on-time. Better yet, join early. The Circle Waiting Room opens 10 minutes before the circle starts and closes shortly after starting time. For your security, no late admissions. When the host begins setting up the meeting room, the Waiting Room will open. At the scheduled start time, the host will admit you to the meeting room.
If you have any questions, send us an email at supportcircles@pflagpdx.org.
Hourly Schedule
- 7:10 - 7:55
- Program
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Speakers:
Reid Vanderburgh
- 7:55 - 8:25
- Support Circle
Speaker
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Reid VanderburghBoard Member, PFLAG Portland
Reid is a retired therapist based in Portland, Oregon. During the course of his career, he worked with over 450 people asking, “How do I want to live my life?” in the context of gender identity. I retired as a therapist in 2012, focusing on writing, trainings and consultation around issues pertaining to transition and trans identity.