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Highland Park-based social services
agency for at-risk youth, will talk
about college and employment issues
specific to transgender individuals.
"It's a good mix of creative oppor-
tunities and practical skills," Keith
said. "It's the first workshop of its
kind [in this area]."
SUPPORT GROUPS, TOO
Keith was also the catalyst for the
transgender support groups for par-
ents and teens held twice a month
at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
The parent group, co-facilitated
by Keith and Dr. Melissa Farrell, a
Jewish Family Service staff psycholo-
gist, began meeting in May to dis-
cuss topics that include school and
medical issues. Attendance ranges
from about 10 to 20 adults includ-
ing parents, grandparents and other
family members.
"We've had whole families come,
including aunts and uncles," Keith
said.
A support group for transgen-
der teens began in September, led
by Kari Provizer, director of the
Robert Sosnick Family Life Center at
Temple Israel, and Dr. Toni Caretto,
a clinical psychologist specializing in
transgender issues.
"It's a blast," said Hunter, "a great
way to meet other people like you.
Usually our parents have to come get
us [after the scheduled ending time]
because we're just hanging out with
each other."
Hunter, who has provided support
to many transgender teens since he
began his transition two years ago,
finds connecting with others in corn-
parable circumstances has given him
new confidence.
"You always have something to
talk about," Hunter said. "You have
different experiences, yet they're
similar; especially if you're not good
at small talk, it's nice to be with
people where you can cut right to
the chase." *
Workshop registration starts at 9:15
a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Affirmations,
290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Free.
Lunch is included. Or register at
standwithtrans.org/empowerment_
workshop/ or call (248) 739-9254.
Free parking behind the building.
For details about the Temple Israel
support groups, contact Kari Provizer
at kprovizer@temple-israel.org or call
(248) 661-5700.