A teal background graphic featuring a mother polar bear and cub nuzzling on the left side, outlined with soft blue and pink shadows. The text reads: “CREATING SAFE SPACES WORKSHOP” followed by “A Parent’s Guide to Advocating for Transgender Children.” At the bottom, a white rounded box contains the date and time: “Tuesday, May 13, 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET.” The borders invoke the transgender pride flag colors.

Creating Safe Spaces Workshop

May 13, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

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Parents hold the key to creating safe, affirming spaces for their transgender children, both at home and in the world around them. Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 pm ET for Creating Safe Spaces, a workshop designed to give parents the tools and confidence to advocate for their children in schools, camps, community activities, and beyond.

In this session, we’ll dive into:

  • Creating trans-competent classrooms: learn how to make your child’s educational environment inclusive and supportive.
  • Navigating gender-specific activities: gain strategies for handling situations like camp or swim classes with ease and confidence.
  • Handling misgendering in public spaces: get practical tips for standing up for your child when someone misgenders them in places like the grocery store.
  • Supporting your child in everyday moments: from shopping to haircuts, discover how to empower your child during routine experiences.
  • Finding resources in your community: learn about valuable resources and support networks to help you on this journey.

This workshop is an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and walk away with actionable steps. Together, we can make the world a more inclusive and compassionate place for our transgender children.

The workshop will take place through Zoom and is free to attend.

[This event has passed, and registration is closed.]

A headshot of Beth Gladstone, a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a tan and white striped blouse over a white t-shirt.

Beth Gladstone, LCSW (she/her), is a licensed therapist with extensive experience in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth. After earning a BA in Business from Franklin & Marshall College and an MSW from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Beth began her career working with TGNC individuals at the LGBT Center in Manhattan, where she provided therapy and advocacy. She later trained at Bellevue Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, expanding services for LGBTQ+ youth and providing care for those navigating gender exploration and transition. Beth is committed to providing accessible, compassionate care, and you can find out more about her on her website.

A teal background graphic featuring a mother polar bear and cub nuzzling on the left side, outlined with soft blue and pink shadows. The text reads: “CREATING SAFE SPACES WORKSHOP” followed by “A Parent’s Guide to Advocating for Transgender Children.” At the bottom, a white rounded box contains the date and time: “Tuesday, May 13, 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET.” The borders invoke the transgender pride flag colors.

Creating Safe Spaces Workshop

May 13, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

A plum rectangle with white text that reads "Virtual" and a white icon of a video camera next to it.

Parents hold the key to creating safe, affirming spaces for their transgender children, both at home and in the world around them. Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 pm ET for Creating Safe Spaces, a workshop designed to give parents the tools and confidence to advocate for their children in schools, camps, community activities, and beyond.

In this session, we’ll dive into:

  • Creating trans-competent classrooms: learn how to make your child’s educational environment inclusive and supportive.
  • Navigating gender-specific activities: gain strategies for handling situations like camp or swim classes with ease and confidence.
  • Handling misgendering in public spaces: get practical tips for standing up for your child when someone misgenders them in places like the grocery store.
  • Supporting your child in everyday moments: from shopping to haircuts, discover how to empower your child during routine experiences.
  • Finding resources in your community: learn about valuable resources and support networks to help you on this journey.

This workshop is an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and walk away with actionable steps. Together, we can make the world a more inclusive and compassionate place for our transgender children.

The workshop will take place through Zoom and is free to attend.

[This event has passed, and registration is closed.]

A headshot of Beth Gladstone, a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a tan and white striped blouse over a white t-shirt.

Beth Gladstone, LCSW (she/her), is a licensed therapist with extensive experience in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth. After earning a BA in Business from Franklin & Marshall College and an MSW from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Beth began her career working with TGNC individuals at the LGBT Center in Manhattan, where she provided therapy and advocacy. She later trained at Bellevue Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, expanding services for LGBTQ+ youth and providing care for those navigating gender exploration and transition. Beth is committed to providing accessible, compassionate care, and you can find out more about her on her website.

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