The Genwell Blog
Words of advice, first-person stories, and thoughtful discussions about the latest research and legislative developments affecting transgender and non-binary people!
The GenWell Blog
Words of advice, first-person stories, and thoughtful discussions about the latest research and legislative developments affecting transgender and non-binary people.!
Transitioning Voice
During transition, the “voice” can be a significant hurdle. Working with someone who is trained and experienced in the human voice can be crucial in establishing the way one wants to be heard, literally.
Transgender Representation in Media, Film, & Television
Calls for transgender representation in media, film, and television — a theme Laverne Cox spoke to recently as an honoree of Outfest's The Legacy Awards.
Working with Youth Today: Things Are Changing
Gender therapist Casey Weitzman discusses working with trans youth/gender non-binary youth — and their families — and the encouraging trend of parental engagement.
Religion vs. Transgender Mental/Emotional Well-Being
Read about the challenges that religion — as a baked-in cultural foundation — pose for transgender people and the evolution of their mental/emotional well-being.
Eating Disorders in the Transgender Population
The intense body dissatisfaction and dysphoria a trans* person experiences (often) far exceeds that of their cisgender counterpart who suffers from eating disorders.
It’s Official — Five Days That Profoundly Changed My Life (Part 2)
Read this first-person account of her transition and "huge commitment to — and affirmation of — the human being" she now feels and understands she is.
Five Days That Profoundly Changed My Life (Part 1)
A gender transition is fraught with many remarkable moments for anyone. Recently, mine has played out a little differently than I would have expected. (A first-person account)
The Los Angeles Transgender Community Celebrates Together
We recently attended two very special events at the Los Angeles LGBT Center: Transgender Perceptions support group and a performance by the Trans Chorus.
Are You a Man or A Woman?
Read a truly informed, provocative discussion of gender identity. "My gender is also something that should not concern anyone else, just like a heterosexual person prodding someone who is not heterosexual."
Are You a Man or A Woman?
Read a truly informed, provocative discussion of gender identity. "My gender is also something that should not concern anyone else, just like a heterosexual person prodding someone who is not heterosexual."
My Transgender Journey
Read this personal account of a transition — saying goodbye to the traditional icons of femininity and masculinity along the way in a transgender journey.
Talking Gender Affirming Surgery with Top Surgeon
Read this frank discussion about gender reassignment surgery with Dr. Gary Alter, one of the most sought after specialists in this field.
Thoughts About HRT — and Human Connection
How discussions of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) have reinforced the importance of connecting with one another — for me.
25 Years of Trans Pride: This is What I Know for Sure
Celebrating Trans Pride and 25 years of working with transgender people of Los Angeles. From this experience, this is what I know for sure.
The Politics of Transitioning: Transition… to What?
The one thing we who comprise the Transgender Community want above all is for the public to allow us to express our gender identity and live as we choose without fear of ridicule, reprisal, discrimination or violence, and without being forced into conformity with another’s conception of acceptable gender expression.
Charlie Brown and Transgender Perceptions … Huh?
Contributing blogger Cheryl Miller poignantly comments about transgender perceptions — of oneself, of others, by others — post transition.
The Lavender Effect — An Extended Look
A longer look/listen at the video-recorded testimony that GWLA Director Casey Weitzman contributed on behalf of The Lavender Effect.
For Parents/Relatives of Transgender and Gender-Fluid Youth
Learn about a new therapy support group for parents and relatives of transgender and gender-fluid youth, moderated by Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T. of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles.
The Stakes Are High
Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T., describes the typical experiences of new transgender or gender-non-conforming clients, while discussing what they can expect going forward.
Wrabel Rocks My World
An homage to one my favorite artists — Wrabel, is an American musician, a singer/songwriter who is effecting change we can believe in.
Transgender Style: Getting Help from a Highly-Recommended Fashion Professional
Meet Victoria Borna, a highly-recommended stylist that helps all different types of people — including transgender clients — make fashion choices as part of Macy's MyStylist program.
The Lavender Effect
Recently, I had the honor of contributing a recorded testimony on behalf of The Lavender Effect's Oral History Project — a powerful collection of video testimonies that I strongly urge you to view/share.
Transgender Surgery and Health Care: Q&A with Maurice Garcia, MD
Director of GWLA, Casey Weitzman, talks with Dr. Maurice Garcia who founded Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s new Transgender Surgery and Health Program in 2017 and, currently, serves as its Director.
Thoughts and Ruminations — February 2018
Learn about what GWLA's Director, Casey Weitzman, M.A., L.M.F.T., is watching and listening to; what her transgender clients are talking about these days; her thoughts and feeling about other issues.