One of the most important things in a relationship is having your own autonomy - or getting to make decisions for yourself. If both or all partners get to be in charge of their own lives, then you have a great foundation for making room for each other and growing together. When one person controls another person, it’s easy for the relationship to become abusive.
Tag: Families
Active Listening: a communication resource
Active listening is a form of therapeutic or empathetic listening, which focuses on understanding the speaker's perspective, and encouraging them to explore their thoughts and emotions.Often active listening is used when supporting someone, building trust, and discussing difficult experiences. It can help the listener focus on what is being said, rather than their thoughts about it.
Going Coastal: trans teen Mindy raises funds for GMA
March is PRIDE month in the Wellington region, and our friend Mindy, age 14, is #GoingCoastal on a 160km walk from Castlepoint to Kāpiti to raise funds for GMA.
Wellington, Hutt, Kapiti Youth
Social welfare for young trans people in Wellington, Kapiti, and Hutt during C-19.
Health Navigator Pages Up
Health Navigator now has information for transgender patients and healthcare providers.
Landmark Trans Health Report Shows Widespread Disparity
Counting Ourselves transgender health research found elevated stigma, discrimination, violence against trans people.
Raw Sugar Social – July 13th
Come meet some awesome folks, share food, have a yarn, and watch a film together! Or if you're feeling shy, just come at 6pm for the film! This will be our first event at our new gender centre in Newtown, so come check it out!
Raw Sugar June Social
Come join us for potluck kai and korero by the fire at The Gender Centre! We have casual hang out and chats from 4pm
Aunty Dana’s Op Shop Re-Opens
We've relocated from 128 Abel Smith street in Te Aro to 130 Riddiford street in Newtown (Wellington), and we open on June 1st 2019 at 10am.
Show Your Support With Transgnder Flag Bunting
Buy our beautiful ''We Belong'' transgender flag bunting and show your support for trans and intersex people.