Resume/CV   ARLENE ISTAR LEV LCSW, CASAC 321 WASHINGTON AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12206 518-463-9152 ISTARLEV@AOL.COM    Education M.S.W., 1986--S.U.N.Y. at Albany, School of Social Welfare, Albany, New York. B.A. in Sociology, minor in Women's Studies, 1979, S.U.N.Y. at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York. A.S. in Social Science, minor in Minority Studies, 1977, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, New York. Certification Licensed Certified Social Worker [L.C.S.W.], l986 (C), 1997(R), 2005 (LCSW) State of New York (R-034680). Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor [C.A.S.A.C], 1988, State of New York. Awards Transgender Emergence won The American Psychological Association, Division 44, as Distinguished Book of the Year, 2006 Transgender Emergence chosen by The Society for Sex Therapy and Research as Book of Special Merit, 2006. Positive Difference Award, The Office of Learning Disabled Students Services Department of Student Life, University at Albany, In recognition of making a difference in a student’s experience at the University, 2003. Faculty Development Award from Vermont College of Norwich University (now Union Institute and University), 2003. Individual Development Award through The State of New York/United University Professions Professional Development Committee, 2002, 2003. Board of Directors and Organizational Membership Medical Advisory Board, Intersex Society of North America (2006-present). Editorial Board, Journal of glbt Family Studies (2006-present). Chair, Diversity Committee, Woodland Hill Montessori School (2002- present). Board Member, Family Pride Coalition (2003-2006). Chair, National Association of Social Workers [N.A.S.W.], New York State Chapter, Lesbian and Gay Issues Committee (1986-1994). Member, National Association of Social Workers [N.A.S.W.] (1986- present). Member, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association [HBIGDA] (2000-present). Member (Associate), Division 44, American Psychological Association (2002-present) Member, American Family Therapy Association [AFTA] (2006-present). Advisory Board Member, Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project (2000-2003). Contributing Editor, In the Family Magazine Board, (2004-2005). Advisory Board Member, Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project (1999-2003). Professional Experience CHOICES COUNSELING AND CONSULTING, Albany, New York. (5-86 to present). Private Practice Co-founded private practice association specializing in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their families. Counseling individuals, couples, and families, utilizing group therapy and family systems approaches. Providing treatment services in addictions and recovery, sexual abuse, domestic violence and other traumas, HIV-illness, relationship and parenting concerns, sexual identity and gender identity related issues. Provide homestudies and pre and post-adoption for agencies and prospective parents. Consultation on diversity awareness for LGBT staff and clients and facilitation of community workshops and professional trainings. S.U.N.Y. AT ALBANY, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE, Albany, New York. (1-88 to present). Adjunct Professor Teaching core graduate social work courses including Human Behavior and the Social Environment I and II, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Practice Skills, Social Group Work, Domestic Violence, Sexual Identity, Overview of Social Welfare and Community Organizing – two courses a semester, includes advanced standing summer courses. Teach Internet-based online courses, including development, course preparation and implementation. Teach range of basic counseling skills utilizing variety of techniques including psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioral, family systems, and task-centered within an innovative learning environment, utilizing experiential techniques and role-play. Develop curriculum, lecture material and update with current research and incorporation of minority and diversity content into all lecture material. VERMONT COLLEGE OF THE UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY, Montpelier, Vermont. (9-98 to present). Adjunct Faculty Mentor undergraduate students in distance learning. Teach Internet-based online courses in Family Studies. Provide guidance in research and writing skills. Teach seminar in psychology and related fields. RAINBOW ACCESS INITIATIVE [RAI], Albany, New York. Project Manager (2000-2004) and Lead Trainer (2000- present) Develop an LGBT training program, as a project initiative of the Council of Community Services, through a grant from the Department of Health. Develop train-the-trainers curriculum and community educational programs. Provide training on LGBT issues for local agencies. Manage funds, maintain all paperwork and grant writing. Additional Experience PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [PAP], State Education Department Albany, New York(1-99 to 2003) Panel Member. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, Schenectady and Scotia, New York. (4-89 to 11-90) Social Work Consultant. PROJECT HOPE, Bethlehem, New York. (4-89 to 12-89) Family Therapist. CONIFER PARK, Scotia, New York. (8-86 to 2-89) Clinical Manager AL-CARE, Colonie, New York (9-85 to 6-86) Intern, Family Therapist BEACON HOUSE, Kingston, New York (1-85 to 9-8) Social Work Intern. HOLY CROSS, Rhinecliff, New York (6-85 to 9-85) Counselor. EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, Cairo, New York (9-84 to 1-85) Social Work Intern. BERKELEY WOMEN’S HEALTH COLLECTIVE, Berkeley, California (8-79 to 10-82) Counselor. Publications Books: Transgender Emergence: Counseling Gender-Variant People and their Families. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, 2004. The Complete Lesbian and Gay Parenting Guide. NY: Berkley/Penguin Press, 2004. Book Chapters: Professional Lev, Arlene Istar (in press). Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: The need for education in servicing victims of trauma Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence, ed. Nicky Ali Jackson, Ph.D. New York: Routledge. Lev, Arlene Istar, (in press). The Impact of Sexual Assault on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Communities, Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Assault Victims: Contemporary Issues Donna Gaffney & Linda Ledray (Eds.) Civic Research Institute, New York, NY. Lev, Arlene Istar Transgender Communities: Developing Identity through Connection In Bieschke, K., Perez, R. & DeBord, K. (Eds.). Handbook of counseling and psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients (2nd Edition.). American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C., 147-175, 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar, Transgender Emergence within Families Sexual orientation and gender identity in social work practice: Working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Morrow, D.F, & Messinger, L. (Eds.) New York: Columbia University Press, 263-283, 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar, From Lesbian Relationship to Trans/Lesbian Relationship. Case studies on sexual orientation and gender expression in social work practice. Morrow, D.F, & Messinger, L. (Eds.) New York: Columbia University Press, 51-52, 2006 Lev, Arlene Istar, Dean, Gwendolyn, DeFilippis, Lauren, Everham, Kim, McLaughlin, Larin, and Phillips, Cynthia, Dykes and Tykes: A Virtual Lesbian Parenting Community in Lesbian Communities: Festivals, RVs, and the Internet, Haworth Press, 81-94, 2005. [Monograph also published in journal format.] Lev, Arlene Istar, Disordering Gender Identity: Gender Identity Disorder in the DSM-IV-TR The Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17 (3/4), 2005. [Monograph also published in journal format.] Lev, Arlene Istar and Lev, Sundance Sexual assault in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities In. Joan C. McClennen and J. Gunther (Eds.) A Professional Guide to Understanding Gay and Lesbian Domestic Violence: Understanding Practice Interventions. Lewiston NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 35-62, 1999. Istar, Arlene Couple Assessment: Identifying and Intervening in Domestic Violence in Lesbian Relationships, in Violence in Lesbian and Gay Partnerships, Claire Renzetti and Charles Harvey Miley (Eds.) Haworth Press: NY, 93-106, 1996. [Monograph also published in journal format.] Journal Articles: Lev, Arlene Istar, (2006). Intersexuality in the Family: An unacknowledged Trauma. The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, (Eds. Vernon A. Rosario & Jack Drescher), 10(1), 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar (in press). Gay Dads: Choosing Surrogacy. The British Psychological Society Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, 7 (1), 72-76, 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar, Disordering Gender Identity: Gender Identity Disorder in the DSM-IV-TR The Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17 (3/4), 2005. Lev, Arlene Istar, Dean, Gwendolyn, DeFilippis, Lauren, Everham, Kim, McLaughlin, Larin, and Phillips, Cynthia, Dykes and Tykes: A Virtual Lesbian Parenting Community Journal of Lesbian Studies, 9 (1/2) 81-94, 2005. Istar, Arlene Couple Assessment: Identifying and Intervening in Domestic Violence in Lesbian Relationships, Journal of Lesbian and Gay Social Services, 4 (1), 93-106, 1996. Book Chapters: Essays Lev, Arlene Istar Tenuous Alliance. In A.E. Anzaldúa and A. Keating (Eds.) This Bridge We Call Home: Radical Visions of Transformation, NY: Routlege, 473-482, 2002. Lev, Arlene Istar No Place Like Home in Jess Wells (Ed.) HomeFronts: Controversies in the Nontraditional Parenting Community, LA: Alyson Publications, 137-156, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Covenant. In C. Lake's ReCREATIONS. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Queer Press, 136-139, 1999. Lev, Arlene Istar Baby Butch, in Early Embraces, Lindsey Elder (Ed.), Alyson Publications, L.A., Ca.,76-78, 1996. Istar Arlene The Largest Onion in The Next Step, Jean Swallow (Ed.), Alyson Publications, L.A., Ca., 99-109, 1994. Istar Arlene Femme-Dyke in The Persistent Desire, Joan Nestle (Ed.), Alyson Publication, L.A., Ca.,378-383, 1992. Istar Arlene The Healing Comes Slowly in Naming the Violence, Kerry Lobel (Ed.) Seal Press, Seattle, 163-169, 1985. Magazine and Newspaper Articles Lev, Arlene Istar, Scrutinizing would-be parents (Gay): Gays looking to adopt will have to endure rigorous home studies, Washington Blade, March, 31, 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar, Gay parents and gender-bending children. Advocate Magazine, 2006 Lev, Arlene Istar, At an intersection of many communities. Stars of David Newsletter, 22 (1), 11-13 Lev, Arlene Istar, Transgender Emergence: Understanding Diverse Gender Identities and Expressions, Update, Continuing Education curricula, 31(2), pp. 9-23, 37-38 September/October, 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar, Transgender Emergence: Understanding Diverse Gender Identities and Expressions, NASW Focus, Continuing Education curricula, pp. 11-18, 21, 24, February, 2006. Lev, Arlene Istar, Transgender Emergence: A Family Affair, In the Association for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling, Fall, pp. 9-10, 2005. Lev, Arlene Istar, Transgender Emergence: A Family Affair, In the Division 44 Newsletter: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Issues: A Division of the American Psychological Association, Summer, pp. 11-12, 2005. Lev, Arlene, My Non-Conforming Family, In A Personal Touch On…Adoption, A Personal Touch Publishing: LA, pp. 268-274, 2005. Lev, Arlene Istar, Family Therapy, GLBTQ Encyclopedia: www.glbtq.com: an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture, (Online: www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/family_therapy.htm), 2005. Lev, Arlene Istar, Psychotherapy. GLBTQ Encyclopedia: www.glbtq.com: an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture, (Online: www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/psychotherapy.html), 2005. Lev, Arlene Istar, Parenting in the Gray Area, in In the Family, 10, (1), Summer, pp. 18-21, 2004. Lev, Arlene Istar, The More Things Change… in NASW NYS Update, 28 (7), pp. 1, 17, 2004. Lev, Arlene Istar, Domestic Violence in the GLBT Community, GLBTQ Encyclopedia: www.glbtq.com: an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture, (Online: www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/domestic_violence.html), 2004. Lev, Arlene Istar, Developmental Psychology GLBTQ Encyclopedia: www.glbtq.com: an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer, (Online: www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/developmental_psychology.html), 2004. Lev, Arlene Istar Do I? In the Family Magazine, April, 2004. Lev, Arlene Istar, Homestudies: A Primer in Surviving the Adoption Test And Baby Magazine, April/May, 2004. Lev, Arlene Istar Understanding Diverse Gender Expression and Identity, Social Work Today, June, 3, #11, pp. 24-26, 2003. Lev, Arlene Istar Couples in Transition: When one is trans and other is not and The Normal Lifecyle of Trans-Emerging Families. In the Family, 8, #4, pp. 18-23. 2003. Lev, Arlene Istar Deconstructing Assumptions about Gender and Sex. Transgender Tapestry, #101, pp. 27-28, 2003. Lev, Arlene Istar Unfinished Business in Visibilities Magazine., 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar It's the same -- only different. Mothering Magazine, January-February, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Jewish Queer Adoption, in Stars of David Newsletter, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Being a Good Gender Therapist in Transgender Tapestry #90, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar and Moore, Barry, Social Work Embraces Transgender, in Focus, NASW--MASS Chapter Newsletter, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Social Work Embraces Transgender, NASW--NJ Chapter Newsletter, February, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar and Moore, Barry, Social Work Embraces Transgender, in the Division 44 Newsletter: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Issues: A Division of the American Psychological Association, Spring, p. 16, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Transgendered Lesbian Femme: The Magazine (November), 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Lesbian and Gay Parenting in Spirit of Change (March/April), 1999, Lev, Arlene Istar Sexual Assault in the Transgender Community, Forge Newsletter, November, 1999. Lev, Arlene Istar A Good Home in Women's Building News November/December, 1999. Lev, Arlene Istar Invisible Genders in In the Family Magazine, Takoma Park, MD, November, 1998. Lev, Arlene Istar Lesbian and Gay Parenting in Alternative Family Magazine, Van Nuys, CA, November, 1998. Lev, Arlene Istar Infertility in Lambda Family Circle, Albany, NY November, 1998. Lev, Arlene Istar Lesbian and Gay Parenting in Journal of Family Life, Vol. 4(3), 1998. Lev, Arlene Istar The Femme Conference Review in In The Life, Kingston NY June, 1998. Lev, Arlene Istar Feminism and Mental Illness in Women's Building News May, 1998. Istar, Arlene At Home with Lesbian Violence in Women Centered News, May, 11, #5, 1989. Istar, Arlene We Are Not The First in The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Voice, Summer, 1988. Istar, Arlene A Jew's Identity in Lesbian Contradiction, #21, Winter, 1988. Istar, Arlene Lesbian Battering: Giving Violence Its Real Name in Lesbian Contradiction, #19, Summer, 1987. Istar, Arlene A Jew's Identity in The Capital District Women's News, Dec. 86/Jan. 1987. Istar, Arlene Guideline for Working with Lesbian and Gay Male Clients in National Association of Lesbian and Gay Alcoholism Professionals Newsletter, 9, #2/3, 1987. Book Reviews Lev, Arlene Istar Book Review: The Mother Dance. Visibilities Magazine, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Book Review: Transforming families in Transgender Tapestry, # 89, Spring, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Book Review: The Lesbian Husband in The Lesbian Review of Books, Issue VII No. 1: Fall, 2000. Lev, Arlene Istar Book Review: Beyond the Pale in Lesbian Review of Books, Spring, 1999. Lev, Arlene Istar Book Review: Gender Loving Care in In the Family October, 1999. Conference Proceedings Lev, Arlene Istar Disordering Gender Identity Presentation of Selected Transcripts, Excerpted from the IFGE and RSI Transperson Symposium, 2003. Being a Good Gender Therapist in American Boys Conference Materials, February, 1999. Monthly Columns Dear Ari, Monthly Column: Published in Alternative Family Magazine, Van Nuys, CA; Transgender Tapestry, Waltham, MASS; and Proud Parenting Magazine (www.proudparenting.com) (1999-present). In A Family Way, Monthly Column: Published in CommUnity Newsletter, Albany NY; Lavender Magazine, Minneapolis MN; Rainbow Gazette Michigan/Indiana; Between the Lines, Michigan; Out in the Mountains, Burlington, Vermont; The LOFT, White Plains, NY; and The Washington Blade, Washington DC (2003-present). Parents Threads, Monthly Column: Published in AOL: Parents on Q, CommUnity Newsletter, Albany NY, Lesbian Nation (www.LesbiaNation.com) (1999-2003). Interviews Lesbian and Gay Parenting, by Gianna Israel, Journal of Family Studies (in press). Lesbian and Gay Parenting, by Scott Sherman, The Gay Parenting Show, podcast, July, 2005. Lesbian and Gay Parenting, by Abigail Garner on “Fresh Fruit”—KFAI-FM), January, 2005. Lesbian and Gay Domestic Violence, In the Life magazine, Hudson Valley; April/May, 1996. Writer, Educator, Therapist, Activist and Jewish Femme. Interview of the Lev Family. by Angeline Acain, New York Gay Parent’s Guide, May, 2003. Keynote Presentations, Training, and Conference Organizing Keynote Speaker, Pink Therapy, 2nd Biennial Conference, London, U.K., Intimate Affairs: Sexual Minorities and Relationships, Transgender Emergence, June 16, 2006. Keynote Speaker, NASW New Jersey Chapter, Rutger’s University, LGBT Therapy in the 21st Century, June 6, 2002. Conference Chair: Parenting in the New Millennium: Therapy with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Families, Rainbow Access Initiative, April 19, 2002. Conference Chair, The National Association of Social Workers, Lesbian and Gay Issues Committee; November 7, 1992. Speaker, Take Back the Night Rally, Albany, New York; Lesbian Domestic Violence, April 10, 1992. Workshops, Presentations, and Conferences Lecture, Syracuse University LGBT Resource, Syracuse, NY, Working with Gender-Variant Youth and Their Families, October 27, 2006. Training, Fenway Community Health, Boston, Mass, Transgender Emergence, October 24, 2006. Training, Boston Living Center Boston, Mass, Transgender Emergence, October 24, 2006. Workshop, NYS Affirmative Action Advisory Council, Civil Rights in the 21st Century, Saratoga Springs, NY, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, September 20, 2006. Workshop, Pink Therapy, 2nd Biennial Conference, Intimate Affairs: Sexual Minorities and Relationships, London, U.K., LGBT Families: Moving beyond "we have a right to exist,” June 16, 2006. Workshop, Transgender Umbrella: Clinical Skills for Empowering Transgender and Gender Queer Clients, Mesa, Arizona, Couple and Family Therapy, June 3, 2006. Lecture, Sunshine Club, Hadley, Massachusetts, Family and Gender Issues, May 20, 2006. Workshop, Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, San Francisco, Ca, Transgender Children and Youth – The Role of the Pediatrician, April 29, 2006. Workshop, Gender-Variant People and their Families, Topeka, Kansas, Therapy Issues in Working with Gender-Variant & Ambiguous Sexed Clients & Family April 21, 2006. Workshop, NASW Massachusetts, Symposium 2006, Marlboro, MA, LGBT Families and Social Work: A New Frontier. April 6, 2006. Workshop, NASW Massachusetts, Symposium 2006, Marlboro, MA, Transgender Emergence. April 6, 2006. Workshop, NASW-NYS, The Power of Social Work, Albany, NY, LGBT Families and Social Work: A New Frontier, March 24, 2006. Lecture, TransNYC, NYU, NYC, Transsexuality: Myths and Truths about Transgender Embodiment and Eroticism, Oct. 20, 2005 Workshop, Wildwood Programs, Transgender Issues, February, 9, 2005. Workshop, National Association of Social Workers Annual Conference, Suffern, NY, Clinical Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People, March 11, 2005. Workshop, True Colors, Inc, Sexual Minority Youth, Central Connecticut State University, TransYouth, March 18, 2005. Lecture, Department of Psychology, SUNY Albany, Transgender Emergence, March 31, 2005. Book signing, Pride and Joy Bookfest, Binghamton and Syracuse, NY, May 21-22, 2005. Public Talk, Voices Library Lecture Series, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY, September, 8, 2005. Lecture, TransNYC, CUNY Graduate Center, Trans Eroticism, October 20, 2005. Workshops, Human Development & Family Studies Program, and Division of Student & Campus Life, University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Clinical Issues working with Transgender Youth: Developmental Issues, November, 7, 2005. Public Talk, Sexuality & Gender Identity Studies Steering Committee, University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, What is Transgenderism? And What Does it Have to Do with Me?, November, 7, 2005. Workshops, Lesbian and Gay Family Conference, Binghamton, NY, "Out" in the World, Advocating for Our Families at School and in Our Communities, and Talking to Our Children About our Families, November, 11-12, 2005. Panel Presentation, University at Binghamton, Celebrating Social Work, Social Work with GLBT Clients, March 26, 2004. Workshop, Transgender 2004, the 18th Annual IFGE Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Transitioning within Families, April 3, 2004. Panel Presentation, JFS Inclusion Project, Congregation Temple Beth Emeth, “Do I?,” April, 15, 2004. Workshop, University of Connecticut, Rainbow Center, Transgender Emergence, April 21, 2004. Panel Presentation, Brown Bag Lunch Discussion, University of Albany, School of Social Welfare, Gay Marriage, April, 28, 2004. Panel, Unlocking the Closet: Sexual Minorities in Schools, College of St. Rose, Supporting Gay Parents of K- 12 Students, September, 26, 2004. Workshop, Child Guidance Center Schenectady NY, Lesbian and Gay Parenting, November 9, 2004. Workshop, University at Albany, Middle Earth Peer Assistance, Sexuality Week, Albany NY, LGBT Affirmative Therapy, February 12, 2003. Workshop, Transgender 2003, International Foundation for Gender Education Conference and The RSI Transperson Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, Disordering Gender Identity, March 22, 2003. Lecture, SUNY Albany School of Social Welfare Class “Working with Children and Youth,” Barriers to Care for LGBT Youth, April 1, 2003. Lecture, SUNY Albany Department of Counseling Psychology’s 13th Annual Diversity Conference, Clinical Practice with LGBT Clients April 10, 2003. Panel Presentation, Legislative Lobby Day, The Pride Agenda, Albany NY, LGBT Families, April 28, 2003. Panel Presentation, The Multicultural Family Institute, 12th Annual Culture Conference “Crossing Cultural Borders: Transformation and Healing,” University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick NJ, Gender Crossings May 23, 2003. Facilitator, Woodland Hills Montessori School, Diversity Dinner and Discussion June 6, 2003. Workshop, Albany Law School Clinic, HIV/AIDS Conference, Transgender Health Care and Legal Issues July 10, 2003. Workshop, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, BiAnnual Conference, Ghent, Belgium Revisiting the Standards of Care September 11, 2003. Training, Middlearth Peer Counseling, SUNY Albany, LGBT Counseling Issues, October 7, 2003. Presentation, Sunshine Club, Amherst, Massachusetts, Family Issues for Transgender People, October 25, 2003. Training, University Behavioral Health Center of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, Transgender Emergence, November 7, 2003. Facilitation, Rainbow Access Initiative, Social Justice Center, Building a Dynamic Transgender Community, November 14, 2003. Train-the-Trainer Workshop, Rainbow Access Initiative, Council of Community Services, January 13, 2002. Training and Discussion, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, LGBT Parenting, May 17, 2002. Workshop, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, Transgender Health Care, May 20, 2002. Training, Professional Development Program, SUNY Albany, Rockefeller College, Addiction in the Family: A systems approach, June 3, 2002. Workshop, NASW New Jersey Chapter, Rutger’s University, Transgender Emergence, June 6, 2002. Workshop, Therapeutic Foster Care Forum, Fordham University, Working Effectively with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth, August 13, 2002. Workshop, Preserve Your Passion: Empathy is Your Right, Albany Medical College, Medical Student’s Training, Working with LGBT Patients, October 26, 2002. Workshop, New York State Council of Social Work Educators Conference. Buffalo, NY. Educating Social Workers about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People, November 14, 2002. Workshop, Alcoholism Council of Niagara County, Inc. Buffalo, NY. Substance Abuse in the LGBT Community, November 14, 2002. Lecture, Albany Hartford Internships in Aging Project, Brown Bag Lecture series. Barriers to Quality Care for Aging LGBT People. December 11, 2002. Lecture, Vermont College of Norwich University, Using Genograms in Family Systems, January 23, 2001. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, February 2, 2001. Workshop, Council of Social Work Education, Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas Transgender Emergence, March 9, 2001. Workshop, Lesbian and Gay Family Building Conference, Ithaca, New York, Staying the Happy Couple After the Children Arrive March 31, 2001. Workshop, In the Family Conference, S.F. Transgender Emergence June 2-4, 2001. Workshop, In the Family Conference, S.F. Butch/Femme June 2-4, 2001. Training, Montessori School of Albany, What Do Elementary Kids Need to Know About Gay Issues? October 18, 2001. Workshop, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Annual Conference, Galveston Texas; Transgender Emergence October 31-November 4, 2001. Workshop, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, BiAnnual Conference, Galveston Texas; Female Masculinity and the Transgendered Butch October 31-November 4, 2001. Workshop, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, BiAnnual Conference, Galveston Texas; Gender Issues in the Family October 31-November 4, 2001. Lecture, Vermont College of Norwich University, Identity Development, January 22, 2000. Workshop, American Boyz True Spirit Conference, Washington D.C.; Diagnosis and Transgendered People, February 19, 2000. Workshop, In the Family Conference, S.F. Transgender Emergence, July 3, 2000. Speech, Abacuck Pritchett Dinner Party, TGIC, Family Issues for Transgendered People, Holiday Inn Turf, September 16, 2000.. Workshop, The Sixth International Congress on Sex, Gender and Crossdressing, Philadelphia, The Families of Transgendered People, October 6, 2000. Workshop, 34th Annual Fall Institute, Sidney Albert Institute, Parsons Child and Family Center, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Families, October 20, 2000. Workshop, National Association of Social Workers, Annual Conference, Transgender Emergence, November 4, 2000. Workshop, Healthy Families = Healthy Communities, 4th Annual Conference of the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers on NYS [ASAP], Substance Abuse and Recovery in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Families, November 14, 2000. Panel, American Boyz True Spirit Conference, Washington D.C.; Family Members of Transgendered People, February 28, 1999. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, June 18,1999. Workshop, PFLAG -- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Albany, NY, Issues Affecting Parents of Adult Children, June 13, 1999. Workshop, 33rd Annual Fall Institute, Sidney Albert Institute, Parsons Child and Family Center, Sexual Assault in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities, October 15, 1999. Lecture, Vermont College of Norwich University, Therapist-Client Relationship, Jan 20, 1998. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, January 30, 1998. Workshop, American Boyz True Spirit Conference, Washington D.C.; Diagnosis and Transgendered People, February 21, 1998. Workshop, School Social Work Conference, Syracuse NY; Gay and Lesbian Youth, April 4, 1998. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, July 17, 1998. Workshop, Parsons/Sage Conference, Albany NY, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Families, October 9, 1998. Workshop, Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, Domestic Violence Seminar, December 4, 1998. Lecture, SUNY Albany, History of Gay and Lesbian People, February 5, 1997. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, June 10, 1997. Workshop Training, Unitarian Universalist Church, Utica, New York, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered People, June 14, 1997. Consultation, Mental Health Services, Brattleboro, Vermont, Working with Transgendered Clients, July 17, 1997. Consultation, Mental Health Services, Brattleboro, Vermont, Working with Transgendered Clients, September 10, 1997. Consultation, Mental Health Services, Brattleboro, Vermont, Working with Transgendered Clients, November 12, 1997. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, December 6, 1997. Workshop Training, Alcoholism Council of Schenectady County; Women's Issues in Recovery, February 29, 1996. Panel Discussion, Planned Parenthood, Albany, New York; Lesbian Health Care, March 22, 1996. Workshop, S.U.N.Y. at Albany, Sexuality Conference; Internalized Homophobia, April 20, 1996. Workshop Training, Alcoholism Council of Schenectady County; Domestic Violence and Alcoholism, June 11, 1996. Reading, National Public Radio, “Baby Butch”; won 3rd place in contest October 16, 1996. Workshop Training, Alcoholism Council of Schenectady County; Sexual Abuse and Addictions, November 14, 1996. In-Service Training, Sunnyview Hospital, Schenectady, New York, with Social Work staff; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, February 10, 1995. Lecture, S.U.N.Y. New Paltz Nursing School, New Paltz, New York; Treating Lesbian Clients, April 3, 1995. Lecture , Sienna College, Albany, New York; Social Work Assessment and Intervention with Lesbian and Gay Clients, May 18, 1995. Lecture, Russell-Sage College, Albany Campus; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, June 6, 1995. Lecture , BOCES, Albany, New York; School Social Work with Gay and Lesbian Youth, July 22, 1995. Training, Resident Assistants at Russell-Sage College, Troy, New York; Gay and Lesbian Students, August 28, 1995. Conference Coordinator and Workshop Presenter, Gay and Lesbian Community Council, Albany New York; Transgenderism, October 14, 1995. Workshop Training, Schenectady Family and Children Services; Therapy with Gay and Lesbian Clients, February 8, 1994. Discussion Leader, Lesbian and Gay Community Council, Albany, New York; Lesbian and Gay Health Care, March 19, 1994. Training, Department of Aging, New York State; Homophobia, April 15, 1994. Workshop at Women's Building, Albany, New York, Internalized Homophobia April 30, 1994. Lecture, Rensselaer High School, Rensselaer, New York; Gay and Lesbian Youth, May 31, 1994. Workshop, The Center for Mind/Body Awareness, Albany, New York; Disability, June 4, 1994. Workshop, National Gay and Lesbian Health Conference, NYC; Domestic Violence in Lesbian and Gay Relationships, June 23, 1994. Workshop, National Gay and Lesbian Health Conference, NYC; Working with Sexual Minority Clients, June 24, 1994. Training, Resident Assistants at Russell-Sage College, Troy, New York; Gay and Lesbian Students, August 30, 1994. Workshop at To Tell The Truth Conference at College of St. Rose; Lesbian Sexual Abuse Survivors, October 1, 1994. Grand Rounds, Albany Medical Center; Lesbian and Gay Couples, December 16, 1994. Facilitator, Weekend Retreat for Women, Catholic Family Services, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Women's Issues March 19, 1993. Workshop, Lesbian and Gay Community Council, Albany, New York; Out in the Professions, March 27, 1993. Training, Brattleboro Retreat, Brattleboro, Vermont; Working with Lesbian and Gay Clients, April 2, 1993. Workshop, Community Dispute Settlement Mediation Services, Troy, N.Y.; Gay and Lesbian Couples, September 12, 1993. Lecture, College of St. Rose, Albany, New York; Homophobia on College Campuses, January 11, 1992. Trainer, N.A.S.W., N.Y.S. Chapter, Lesbian and Gay Issues Committee; Anti-Homophobia Facilitator Training, March 7, 1992. Lecture, Unitarian Church, Schenectady, New York; Homophobia, March 14, 1992. Panel Discussion, "Diversity Issues on College Campuses" for S.U.N.Y. Albany; The Impact of Oppression on Professional Development and Practice in the Helping Professions, April 9, 1992. Workshop, Leonard Hospital, Troy, New York; Sexual Identity and Addictions, May 13, 1992. Workshop Training, St. Peter's Alcohol Rehabilitation Center; Domestic Violence and Alcoholism, September 18, 1992. Workshop, The National Association of Social Workers, Lesbian and Gay Issues Committee; workshop Lesbian Sexuality November 7, 1992. Lecture, Unitarian Church in Schenectady, New York; Homophobia and Religion, February 28, 1991. Lecture, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York; Gay and Lesbian Issues on College Campuses, May 2, 1991.. Workshop Training, Albany Rape Crisis Center; Working with Lesbian and Gay Men in Crisis, June 2, 1991. Workshop Training, YWCA in Schenectady, New York; Gay and Lesbian Issues, June 3, 1991. Workshop, The National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana; Addiction and Sexual Identity, July 5, 1991. Workshop, New York Federation of Alcohol Counselors Conference, Rye Brook, New York; Domestic Violence and Alcoholism, July 13, 1991. Speaker, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri; Lesbian Battering, 1987. Workshop facilitator, The 10% of Those We Serve Conference, NYC; Alcoholism in the Gay and Lesbian Community, 1987, and 1988. Workshop, The National Association of Lesbian and Gay Alcoholism Professionals, Chicago, Illinois; Alcoholism in the Gay and Lesbian Community, 1986. Back to top.

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