“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (Part of our New Year, New You series)

The goal of this program is to educate and bring awareness regarding the use of pronouns and the importance of using someone’s correct pronouns among the transgender/gender diverse population. This will include explaining how and when to use the “they/them” pronouns as well as neo pronouns. Jillian will explore this topic of these issues based on education, experience in the field and her lived personal experience. The audience will become familiar with both the truths and misconceptions of using pronouns and how this became a political issue.

Some other objectives include:

• Understanding what transgender/gender diverse is
• Language and terminology
• Facing today’s challenges
• Pronouns
• Gender Journeys
• Working with co-workers who do not understand or are not accepting

Jillian is a transgender woman who began her transition in 2016 at the age of 55. She recently received her bachelors degree in psychology and her master’s degree in social work at age 61.  She is a licensed psychotherapist, social worker, advocate, and has organized support groups for transgender/gender diverse children and young adults. Jillian co-authored two published transgender studies at Yale University and is a published author of her book, “Transitioning Later in Life: A Personal Guide.”  She is now working at a private practice as a licensed therapist and educator for the transgender/gender diverse community.

Teens and adults are both welcome!

Please register; Zoom links will be sent out before the event.