It is time to schedule the next T-Time (trans open office hours) — this is a time for trans, nonbinary, etc students to drop in, hang out, cowork, share resources, etc. If this is something you’re interested in, please fill out this quick form so we can find a time that works best for the most people. Trans faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, too!

Also, Ingersoll Gender Center is hosting a trans resource fair on February 2nd. Please share widely with community and clients. It will be from noon-4pm at 12th Avenue Arts.

Resources that will be available:
– Our Community Financial Assistance program to provide financial assistance for amending your identity documents and accessing gender affirming clothes.
– A name change and identity document legal clinic with lawyers to help you in amending your identity documents.
– An informed consent clinic with mental health providers to write any letters you may need to access gender affirming healthcare.
– A job fair with trans affirming employers that have open positions.
– A workshop on coming out in work.
– More resources to be announced!

Cheers,
Vern

RSVP REQUIRED (limited seating): https://webster.uaa.washington.edu/asp/website/rsvp

Learn More: https://webster.uaa.washington.edu/asp/website/workshops

Hi everyone,
Next week UW is holding Q&A forums regarding the new Title IX regulations that are being put forward by the national government. These new regulations are a massive step backward in terms of gender equity and sexual harassment protections on campus. Unfortunately, I will be out of town–I am hopeful that other students from our department care about trans students and sexual assault and will attend. Here are some key points:

• The new regulations redefine gender as purely biological, erasing trans identities.
• The new regulations grant people accused of sexual assault the right to a face-to-face cross-examination of their accuser, a horribly traumatizing experience for survivors.
• Under the regulations sexual harassment and assault are only actionable if they occur on campus property.
• The definition of sexual harassment is narrowed massively.
• The standards of proof are changed from a “preponderance of evidence” to “clear and convincing evidence”, making it incredibly difficult to prove that harassment or assault occurred.

The forums will be happening next Monday and Tuesday on campus.  We need to make sure that UW doesn’t accept these new regulations passively, and we should also encourage them to agree to robust harassment protections in their contracts with WFSE and with the postdocs.

– Monday January 14th, 3-4PM in the Allen Auditorium

– Tuesday January 15th, 3-4PM in the South Campus Center, room 301.

If you want to learn more, we’ll be talking about these regulations at the union membership meeting this Thursday, 5:30-7PM in Smith 301. Information on how to become a union member, which is open to any student (you only pay dues during quarters you are receiving a paycheck from the university for being a student worker) can be found here. You do not need to be a member to attend the forums.

-Vern

For students who are trans, nonbinary, or questioning and interested in attending trans open office hours this academic year, please complete this interest form!

https://goo.gl/forms/3YMsCClL5dkEXUdj1

T-Time is a 1-2 hour drop in space I host 1-3 times per quarter where we can chat, co-work, etc. It is hosted in the semi-private PhD student offices and their is an expectation of confidentiality around who is in attendance.

Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/Y3KKCUNcALFdOfUA3

    What: QTSOC Quarterly Potluck (bring whatever you’re able to! 😊)
    When: Friday, November 9th @ 5:30pm
    Where: T553

Queer Trans Students of Color (QTSOC) was started last year to bring together people of color in the health sciences who identify as queer and/or trans to share our experiences, voice our opinions, push for change, and support each other throughout our journeys. We will be holding a potluck in a little less than two weeks and would love to see some first years there!

Although we do welcome allies, this group is centered around the experiences of queer and/or trans people who also identify as people of color, so please be mindful and respectful of this space.

The UW Center for Child & Family Well-Being is hosting Dr. Sam Himelstein, PhD. for a public lecture and workshop on December 7th-8th to learn about integrating trauma sensitive mindfulness practices into work with youth and building authentic relationships with adolescents.

Dr. Himelstein is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and President of Center for Adolescent Studies, a professional training institute for adults working with teens which offers online and in-person training on mindfulness, trauma, substance abuse, and other topics that young people struggle with.  His current research focuses on the efficacy of using mindfulness-based interventions with youth impacted by trauma.

Here are the drop-in and group mental health resources for fall quarter.  These are FREE resources available for students.  See attached flyers and links below.

DROP-IN RESOURCES: No appointments necessary.  Students can just show up.  More information available here.

• Mindfulness Mondays with Ron Ma, 12-12:30pm on Mondays (through the last week of class) in 401 Schmitz Hall
  • Mindfulness meditation is a practice that helps promotes health and well-being and reduce stress, anxiety and depression by cultivating greater emotional awareness.  Come for a 30-mminutes mindful break to start your week.

• Let’s Talk.  Drop-in consultation with a counselor, a collaboration between the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center
  • Tuesdays 2-4pm with Iris Song at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
  • Wednesdays 2-4pm with Kate Fredenberg at the Q Center in the HUB
  • Offered during the 10 weeks of each quarter.

WORKSHOP SERIES: Please inform the facilitator that you plan to attend by clicking on their name below to email them.  Find more info here.

• Coping with Stress and Anxiety. This is a three-session workshop by Chia-Chen Tu for students who are feeling overwhelmed by academic demands and who want to learn effective ways to manage stress and practice general self-care.  Learn techniques on stress and anxiety management, meditation practice and general self-care.
  • Session 1: Tuesdays 4:30-6 (October 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th)
  • Session 2: Tuesdays 4:30-6 (November 6^th, 13^th and 20^th)

• Mindfulness for Wellness. This workshop series by Anne Swenson is to help you be more mindful in your everyday life. By practicing mindfulness skills, you can improve your well-being including being better able to navigate stress, increasing your ability to focus, and feeling more connected. The workshop focuses on learning and practicing multiple forms of mindfulness, including suggested practices for you to complete between the workshop meetings. By the end of the workshop series, you can expect to have developed a personal mindfulness practice that you can continue after the workshop ends.
  • Fridays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. (Oct. 19^th, Oct. 26^th, Nov. 2^nd and Nov.9^th)

NEW GROUP:

• International Circle.  Chia-Chen Tu will be facilitating a new group focusing on the needs of new international students on Fridays, 3:15 to 4:45pm (October 12-December 7).  Group members will share cross-cultural experiences and reflect on a variety of topics, such as friendship/relationships, taboos and stereotypes, culture shock, holidays and traditions, educational systems around the world…etc.  Participants will have the opportunity to practice English speaking in a relaxed and supportive environment.  If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Tu directly.

Coping with Stress and Anxiety flyer

Mindfulness 4-week workshop Fall 2018 flyer

Mindfulness Drop-In Flyer Fall 2018

International Circle flyer

To request disability accommodation, contact Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@uw.edu.  The University of Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received in advance, preferably at least 10 days prior to the event.

More information founder here: http://webster.uaa.washington.edu/asp/website/get-help/academic-success-coach/

My name is Iris Song, Psy.D., and I am one of the psychologists at the Counseling Center and one of the Let’s Talk counselors. As the academic year is starting, I just wanted to remind you of the Let’s Talk program. Please keep Let’s Talk in mind for students who may have a difficult time getting to Hall Health Mental Health or the Counseling Center, but would benefit from a consultation with mental health practitioners.

Meetings are confidential and can be anonymous, but are not a replacement for counseling/therapy/psychiatry. Please help us spread the word!

 Let’s Talk.  Drop-in consultation with a counselor, a collaboration between the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center

• Tuesdays 2-4pm with Iris Song at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
• Wednesdays 2-4pm with Kate Fredenberg at the Q Center in the HUB
• Offered during the 10 weeks of each quarter.

Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference

You are invited to Uniting Voices: Mental Health Conference on May 26th, 2018, at HUB 145 from 10 am – 3:30 pm. Hosted by Active Minds UW, the conference aims to develop greater awareness of mental health issues and empower attendees to combat the surrounding stigma. This year, we bring in six skilled workshop leaders, two keynote speakers, and a panel of students to discuss and educate others about the stigmas surrounding mental health. The conference is FREE and open to anyone.  Food will be provided!

To view schedule of event, please click the link: Uniting Voices Event Schedule

RSVP Here

WHEN: May 26th, 10am – 3:30 pm (Check in: 9:30am)

WHERE: HUB 145

Contact us at actminds@uw.edu. Links: Facebook event, Facebook page

Food will be provided at the event.

No Husky should go hungry

The UW Campus Food Pantry envisions a UW community wherein success is not impeded by hunger.

The Campus Food Pantry allows UW students, staff, and faculty to be supplied with nonperishable groceries and select fresh produce for no cost. Anyone with a Husky ID is eligible to receive support. The Pantry uses a pop-up model with locations in HUB 214 and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, and runs once a month at each site. They also take drop-in appointments for those in urgent need of assistance who cannot attend a pop-up, uwpantry@uw.edu or 206-543-4972.

Questions about the Campus Food Pantry, donations, food drives and volunteering: uwpantry@uw.edu

Here are the drop-in mental health resources for spring quarter.  These are FREE resources available for students.  No appointments necessary.  Students can just show up.  More information and flyers available via hyperlink.

• Mindfulness for Daily Living with Ron Ma, 2-2:45pm (NEW TIME) on Thursdays (through the last week of class) in 401 Schmitz Hall
  • Mindfulness meditation is a practice that helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression by cultivating greater self-awareness and a sense of inner peace.

• Mindfulness for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma Workshop 2-2:45pm on several Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for students’ convenience in 401 Schmitz Hall. This workshop by Caitlin Stanaway reviews the symptoms of generalized anxiety, major depression and posttraumatic stress disorder.  Participants can learn about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (focused on building skills in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and emotion regulation) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (focused on how thoughts, mood and behaviors interact).  Goals:
  • Increased understanding of mental health symptoms
  • Effective coping strategies to practice
  • Specifying personal goals and/or goals for treatment

• Mental Health for the People workshop with Andrea Salazar on Friday 6/1 at 3pm in 401 Schmitz Hall.  This is a new quarterly workshop series is focused on mental health topics from a social justice perspective. The topic for spring quarter is The Impact of Colorism on Communities of Color. 
• Let’s Talk.  Drop-in consultation with a counselor, a collaboration between the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center
  • Tuesdays 2-4pm with Iris Song at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
  • Wednesdays 2-4pm with Kate Fredenberg at the Q Center in the HUB
  • Offered during the 10 weeks of each quarter.

You are warmly invited to the Social Work Transracial Adoptee Group (TAG) Spring Quarter Gathering!

Potluck and Dialogue
Wednesday April 25th
5:30-7:30pm
At the School of Social Work Rm 116

**If you are able, please bring a food item to share**

Social Work Transracial Adoptee Group (TAG) is a group offering support, mentorship and community building to Transracial Adoptees in the UW School of Social Work. It is open to BASW, MSW and PhD students who identify as Transracial Adoptees. This group has participation and support from Transracially Adopted faculty and staff in the UW School of Social Work.

Please feel free to contact Charlotte Pfeiffer (pfeifc@uw.edu) with questions.

QTPOC, check out Connexions, an open space for making connections, healing, processing, and resources.

Every Monday from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Seattle Counseling Service

1216 Pine St #300

Seattle, WA 98101

http://www.seattlecounseling.org

“Are you passionate about mental health, alcohol and other drug education, preventing sexual assault, sex positivity, and healthy relationships?

The Peer Health Educators seek to bridge the gap between college health issues and campus resources. Under the Office of Health and Wellness, they facilitate workshops about these topics to different student groups and plan events to promote healthy living. They aim to make UW a safer, healthier place.

Our application will be released January 30, 2018 and it will be due February 13, 2018!

For more information about the application process and PHE’s role on campus, visit tinyurl.com/joinPHE or email Tehya, the Volunteer Coordinator, at phehwvc@uw.edu with any questions.

This opportunity is available to all students on campus, undergraduate and graduate, for the 2018-2019 year and can be counted for credit.”

If you are concerned about how stress is impacting the mental health of your students, consider these FREE resources available for students.  No appointments necessary.  Students can just show up.  Click on the hyperlink for flyers for the first two resources, and see attached flyer for Let’s Talk.

• Mindfulness for Daily Living with Ron Ma, 1-1:45pm on Thursdays (through the last week of class) in 401 Schmitz Hall
  • Mindfulness meditation is a practice that helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression by cultivating greater self-awareness and a sense of inner peace.

• What the (Mental) Health? Workshop at 3-4:20pm on Tue 1/30 & 2/27 and Fri 2/16 in 401 Schmitz Hall. This workshop by Caitlin Stanaway reviews psychological theories related to managing stress and regulating thoughts and emotions. Students can learn about:
  • Optimal stress
  • Mindfulness Skills
  • Grief and Acceptance
  • Effective coping behaviors
  • Assertive communication
  • Understanding and assessing mental health needs

• Let’s Talk.  Drop-in consultation with a counselor, a collaboration between the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center.
  • Tuesdays 2-4pm with Iris Song at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
  • Wednesdays 2-4pm with Kate Fredenberg at the Q Center in the HUB

We are excited to announce several workshops and events for Winter quarter along with the UW SSW Student Event Calendar. More information and details pertaining to the calendar can be found on the website.

For the following events, It’s imperative that you RSVP for workshops and sessions that you plan on attending. This helps us immensely with planning purposes.

Winter Cohort Meetings:

Thursday, February 1^st, 12-1pm in SWS 305 (1^st Year Day)

Thursday, February 1^st, 5-6pm in SWS 305 (2^nd Year Day and Advanced Standing)

RSVP here for a cohort meeting by January 29.

PERSONAL DEVLEOPMENT WORKSHOPS:

Read more

Hello SSW Students, Faculty, and Staff,

If you are a Transracial Adoptee and would like to connect and build community with other Transracial Adoptees at the SSW, please join us for our first (ever) SW Transracial Adoptee Group (TAG) gathering on Monday, November 20, 2017. If you can’t join us on Nov. 20th, we do plan to have future events.

Social Work Transracial Adoptee Group (TAG) is a group offering support, mentorship and community building to Transracial Adoptees in the UW School of Social Work. It is open to BASW, MSW and PhD students who identify as Transracial Adoptees. This group has participation and support from Transracially Adopted faculty and staff in the UW School of Social Work.

SSW TAG Faculty and Staff Advisors: Michelle Bagshaw, Jennifer Brower, Beth Van Fossan, Kelly Hoeft, and Saul Tran Cornwall.

Please feel free to contact Beth Van Fossan (bethvf@uw.edu) or Saul Tran Cornwall (saultran@uw.edu) with questions.

SW TAG Happy Hour

DATE: Monday, November 20, 2017

TIME: 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: Shultzy’s Bar & Grill, 4114 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, http://www.shultzys.com

Lights appetizers will be provided.

Please RSVP to Saul Tran Cornwall (saultran@uw.edu) before November 16, 2017. We apologize for the short notice.

Thank you,

SW Transracial Adoptee Group

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