How to Support Trans, Non Binary, and Non Cis Individuals via Actions: Training for Cis Individuals

ABOUT

Learn how to support trans folks through actions–without reading a 600-page manual. What should you avoid doing to be supportive to trans individuals? What is the best way to listen compassionately, without accidentally invalidating a trans person? Find out in our shared time-space!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Formulate affirming questions *and* responses in order to provide equitable care (community care or clinical care) for non cis individuals.
Identify effective, equitable pro-non cis alternatives to anti-non cis actions, and explain why your proposed actions would tangibly support non cis individuals’ needs, well-being, and fulfillment.
List 3-5 actions that one can personally do, that compassionately validate/support the needs, well-being, & fulfillment of non cis individuals.

Ang Woon (they)

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Meet the Presenter:

Ang Woon (they) is a nonbinary, bi/pan, neurodiverse, Chinese-American self-compassion coach, poet, movement performer, speaker, workshop facilitator, and the founder of Voice: Activated, a practice of introspective writing & self-compassion coaching, dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially BIPOC.

With over 12 years of workshop facilitation experience, Ang infuses interactive learning with the warmth of compassionate human connection. They have spoken as part of the SCC (Santa Clara County) LGBT Youth Speakers Bureau and SCC Suicide Prevention Speakers Bureau, and proudly served as Chair of Queer & Asian at San Jose State University for five years, during which they created over one hundred unique LGBTQ-specific workshop sessions.

Since 2019, Ang has supported LGBTQIA+ individuals to build self-compassion, process buried emotions, and move towards what once felt impossible, via writing, speaking, and embodied action. Their work lives at the intersection of interdependence, self-actualization, and giving ourselves grace.

Rave Reviews from Previous Conferences

I learned more from this conference than I did from most of my grad school classes. As a queer nonbinary provider working with primarily queer and gender nonconforming folks, it is so important to hear from others who share these identities in how to best support and affirm my clients. I also really appreciated the letter writing training as it has allowed me to help so many clients access affirming care. I look forward to attending this upcoming year and continuing to listen and learn!

Every presenter was amazing and brought a wealth of information and experience to each session. I continue to use what I learned in the conference and in Van’s other trainings as a jumping off point to do my own self work and to better support my clients and the community. I've gotten so much out of previous conferences and I can't wait to attend this year's!

Attending this conference was a game-changer for me. It took me from being informed to embracing an affirming lens and practice, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. If you're looking to level up your understanding and support of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, trust me, the Do Something Identity(ies) conference is where it's at. You won't regret it!

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and addiction specialist, I was blown away by the quality of content and selection offered during the conference. The robust selection of top-notch presenters was impressive and the topics covered a wide array of timely and relevant material. I would strongly encourage anyone working in any helping profession to attend this conference if at all possible. It is exactly this kind of content and presentation that is needed in order for us to heal ourselves and those around us.