John Gray suggested that Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus — but have you ever wondered what it’s like to feel you are on the wrong planet or to travel from one to the other or about what’s involved?
There has been significant coverage recently on television and in the press about transgender issues — with:
- a trans hostess on the Oscars,
- trans and drag competitors on Celebrity Big Brother
- Transformation Street,
- Annie Wallace plays Headmistress Sally St. Claire in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks (the first trans actress to play a regular trans character in a soap in the UK)
as well as earlier programmes such as:
- My Transsexual Summer and
- the comedy Boy Meets Girl
- and, of course, Hayley from Corrie.
But how accurate are these programmes and reports?
Whether you are merely curious about gender variance or want to find out more because you deal with or may have to deal with trans/ gender variant people at work, as friends or members of your family, this workshop is the answer.
It will also examine the difference between male and female brains — why the sexes behave differently and, perhaps, help attendees to understand each other better. As there are significant levels of common ground between gender identity and sexuality, those working with gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals should also find this workshop of value.
The session then looks at Helen’s own personal journey, how she hid her secret for decades, how she came out to friends and family and at work – with humorous anecdotes on the way; her thought processes as she decided whether transition was appropriate; the treatment involved and her life post transition and surgery.
I am an experienced presenter of workshops dealing with trans issues; I chaired a charity supporting transsexual and intersexed individuals; am a counsellor specialising in gender identity issues and a counselling supervisor. I have received national awards for my work in this area including the Butler Trust award presented by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace.
These talks can be in person in the Greater Manchester and surrounding areas - or on Zoom.
Comments on presentations/ workshops:
very good presentation. Fully made me aware of how little knowledge I had of the issues; thanks
comprehensive information well presented; I'd like more training
whole input was informative and empowering; very useful information delivered in an accessible manner
facilitator/ trainer very informed/ knowledgeable on subject
loads of useful information; needed to be longer
enjoyed the briefing, Helen made the event fun but filled us all in on all the facts and provided lots of insight and knowledge
the event should be mandatory for all staff to attend
Quite seriously it was the most fact filled, fascinating talk that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.
I really enjoyed your talk. I usually get bored after 30 mins on zoom but you held my attention.
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