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Programs at Transgender 2009
| Friday 9:00 AM | |
| Brain Gender Identity - Why we are, Who we are What is the medical evidence for gender variance being associated with the prenatal formation of our brains? There is strong evidence that the numbers of hormonal receptors are different in male and female brains. Research has shown chromosomal differences in gender variant individuals. Is the feminized or masculinized brain determined by differences in brain hormonal receptors before the sex hormones are released prenatally? New research in pre-hormonal transsexuals has shown that they think atypically in listening, memory tasks, and smelling; with brain activation resembling that seen in heterosexual women. | Dr. Sidney Ecker |
| Corporate Diversity-Acceptance and Integration of the Transgendered Employee This workshop will speak about the importance of individual diversity in corporate America, the challenges company leadership faces internally and externally in regards to gender variation and/or expression and finally, the steps companies and the individual can take in order to transition and assimilate seamlessly into their current work environment. The workshop will identify specific cases where this occurred and where the transitioning individual can apply lessons learned from those that have preceded them in transitioning in the workplace. Program will also offer some perspectives from the corporate viewpoint to balance the overall group discussion. | Dana Walker |
| For the Transgender Woman - How and When to Wear Jewelry This workshop will include an explanation of the different types of jewelry metals. Attendees will learn to co-ordinate their jewelry, what to wear and when (specifically what type of jewelry is best for day or evening), and overall helpful advice for what is best for you, as a transgendered woman. We will also have a question and answer segment to address any problems or concerns you may have relating to your jewelry needs | Diane Canter |
| Personal Style and Feminine Image Do you project an image of confidence or do you look like you are hiding behind your wig? Does your outfit tell others you are beautiful and stylish or does it scream, "DO ME!"? Like it our not, people make assumptions based on what they see. This workshop will help all attendees learn to dress to look your best for any occasion while projecting the feminine image that makes you feel good about being a girl. Lady Ellen will guide and assist you though many styles, including classic, sporty, ultra feminine, funky/rocker, preppy and stylista, then teach you to apply YOUR style to business, formal & casual settings. As part of this interactive workshop, audience volunteers will be evaluated. | Lady Ellen  |
| Thoughts on Running a TG Support Group Jan Brown will discuss what's worked and not worked about running a TG Support Group from different points of view. Several experiences will be brought up for discussion and attendees are invited to talk about or ask questions about their support groups. | Jan Brown |
| How to chose a surgeon... by a surgeon (MtF oriented) In this program for transitioning transwomen, Dr McGinn will discuss the questions patients frequesntly ask her in consultation. She will give attendees tools to help simplify the basic differences between surgeons and also show results of her surgeries to help illustrate differences. Some topics of discussion will be genital electrolysis, one stage vs two stage, and using the urethral mucosa in vulva construction. Dr McGinn will be available for consultation following this program. | Dr. Christine McGinn  |
| Friday 10:40 AM | |
| Post-op Blues: Is it Normal to Feel Depressed? Until recently post-operative depression was not something widely discussed either among transsexuals, or therapists and surgeons who work closely with people transitioning. In this workshop we'll discuss the therapeutic and medical aspects to depression in hopes of opening up a dialogue about this mysterious concept. As depression is often ignored, or even denied, many people experiencing post operation blues fear that perhaps they have made a mistake. These and other areas will be explored during this workshop. | Dr. Michele Angello Dr. Christine McGinn |
| Early Transgender Underground Networks The workshop highlights the fact that prior to the 1960's there were no national or regional organizations of transgender persons, yet for at least two centuries prior such individuals found ways to affiliate with others who were expressing transgender behavior. These informal gatherings or exchanges of ideas were often in violation of the law. From the Molly Club of London at the time of the American Revolution to the females who served as men in both armies during our the American Civil War, transgender people have historically invented ways to support one another. These activities culminated in 1960, when Virginia Prince began the publication of Transevestia Magazine. | Dr. Richard Docter  |
| FFS: Options and Results Utilizing Power Point, Dr. Leis will demonstrate and explain classic prototypes of masculine and feminine facial features. He will discuss a variety of options for feminizing facial features and demonstrate that in the majority of cases, excellent results can be obtained without extensive, expensive, and high risk cranio-facial surgery. Several cases are shown demonstrating excellent natural results from selective and customized facial feminization procedures. | Dr. Sherman Leis |
| Whose Color Is It Anyway? Lady Ellen will teach you to choose the colors that make you look your personal best. Hair color, make-up colors and clothing color coordination will be explored. Find out which hair and make-up colors look best on you and if you look better in pastel clothing or jewel tones. Learn to avoid common mistakes girls make when choosing clothing and putting together an outfit. Here are but a few points that will be discussed: Which 6 colors can match an orange blouse? Do you have warm or cool tone skin? What colors of eye shadow are in fashion this year? What is wrong with wearing all one color? Find out the answers to these questions and more. | Lady Ellen |
| Friday 12:15 PM | |
| KEYNOTE ~ Generativity Within The Transgender Community If we knew then what we know now, and what can we offer to our younger transgender sisters and brothers? Citing generational and other differences within the greater transgender community, and narrative response data from participants in The Transgender Project, a thought provoking conversation on what we can each do to 'give something back'. | Mona Rae Mason  |
| Friday 1:45 PM | |
| Relationship Maintenance and Identity in MTF-NF Couples This workshop discusses research that examined the interpersonal activities couples use to maintain their relationships, and the overall identity changes that can occur in MTF-NF couples following the disclosure of transsexualism by one partner and during the actual MTF transition process. The ultimate goal as described by Dr. Alegra Aramburu is to re-create and re-achieve equilibrium and stability within a given relationship. This is a dynamic process that requires that each partner pursue a "joint transition," together and engage in pro-relationship activities interactively and individually. | Christine Alegria |
| Sex is a Four Letter Word When Helen Boyd is not talking about gender, she spends a great deal of her time talking to "sex positive" individuals from other communities including poly, queer, and kinky. Based on these conversations, she's acquired some useful ideas and approaches for parsing your sexuality when you're transsexual or the partner of a trans person. Please feel free to join this enlightening discussion, or simply listen for practical tips. All are truly welcome. | Helen Boyd  |
| Communication Differences by Gender A thorough discussion of the differences in male/female, masculine/feminine communication patterns. The bulk of this program will include a review on pitch, melody, pronunciation, language choices, and nonverbal communication differentiators between men and women. A demonstration and hands on practice for transitioning individuals will also be highlighted and included. | Dr. Reinhardt Heuer  |
| Jewelry Helpers This workshop will include a demonstration of various jewelry accessories. Many of our accessories provide solutions to problems that the TG woman may have when wearing jewelry. We will be showing items like Necklace Extenders, Ring Guards, and Magnet Clasps, so you do not have to deal with tiny necklace and bracelet clasps and more. | Diane Canter |
| Navigating Your Way in a TG Relationship A good navigator can make a relationship like smooth sailing. Being the partner of a Transgender person can be challenging, and, believe it or not, sometimes rewarding. Each S.O. deals with the issues of her/his unique relationship in different ways. We can learn from one another by sharing with each other what has and has not worked to keep this relationship going. While the session is open to all, the SOs of TGs will do the sharing. | Dottie Laing |
| Make-up - Beyond the Basics During this workshop, you will learn make-up techniques to contour your face, hide flaws and highlight YOUR favorite features. Lady Ellen will teach you techniques that diminish wrinkles, hide age spots, raise eye lids and make you look younger instantly. In addition she'll review make-up techniques that make your breasts appear bigger and your nose appear smaller plus complete tattoo cover, will be demonstrated. Lady Ellen will also address and assist workshop participants with their individual questions and challenges. Volunteers will have their current make-up evaluated at the end of the session. | Lady Ellen |
| Friday 3:30 PM | |
| Cross-Gender Hormone Treatment for GID This Cross-Gender Hormone Workshop will be communicated through a Power Point presentation and followed by a question and answer/discussion session. The core focus of this program will be the different hormonal treatment programs used for medical transition from one gender presentation to another and the risks, benefits and side effects associated with it. In addition, the discussion will also include the ancillary testing and additional/adjunct medications recommended for those undergoing cross-gender transitions. | Dr. Jennifer Burnett  |
| If It's Not One Thing, It's Another: Figuring Out Who Is The Opposite Sex For transgender people, figuring out the implications of their transgender feelings and what to do about them is a challenge of monumental proportions. As if that were not enough, reaching some clarity and making some decisions about gender identity and gender role often leads to introspective questions centered around sexual attraction. This workshop will explore these issues. | Dr. Sandra Samons  |
| Advanced Techniques For Face and Body Feminization and Micrograft Hair Restoration Dr. Zukowski will be presenting his state-of-the-art 21st century surgical options for one-step face, breast and body feminization including advanced endoscopic techniques of forehead feminization, ultrasonic body sculpting with large volume fat augmentation to the buttocks (Brazilian buttock lift), as well as micrograft hair restoration to create the perfectly feminine hairline. The Zukowski Center exclusively performs complimentary lymphatic massage postoperatively and has an aggressive face and body skin care protocol and cosmeceutical line of skin products to further enhance your surgical results. Numerous patients will be available to talk to before and after the lecture and to socialize with in the evenings. To arrange to speak to the doctor or one of his past patients either at the conference or afterwards in a phone consultation, call his office at 847-853-8869 in advance and speak to Chris. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about our comprehensive full face and body approach for your transition, or reverse any aging changes so as to insure a lifetime of youthful, refreshed and naturally feminine beauty. | Dr. Mark Zukowski  |
| Transgender Stories in Scripture: Journeying Home for the First Time Did you know there are Transgender persons in the Bible? In the first part of this program, we will explore biblical passages reclaiming our stories, which are often excluded from the story-telling of the faith community. The second half will focus upon how to seek out and identify welcoming congregations that truly give voice to the too often silent T on Sunday. | Rev. Karla Fleshman Chris Paige |
| Post-operative orgasm in transwomen Dr McGinn will discuss the process of Contra-Hormone Therapy as well as Gender Confirmation Vaginoplasty and how they effect libido and orgasm. She will then have a very frank discussion about ways to maximize your post-operative sexual enjoyment. (adult material will be presented) | Dr. Christine McGinn |