UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, CLINICAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CONSULTING

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1 UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, CLINICAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CONSULTING (Primary: Gender Identity, Transgenderism, Trans Activism) (Secondary: Intersex &/or Two-Spirit Issues with culturally competent co-presenter) (Tertiary: Sexual Identity, Homosexuality, Bisexuality, Pansexuality (Additionally: LGBTI Aging Issues) RUPERT RAJ, M.A., Counseling Psychology is a Gender Specialist (and Psychotherapist, Group Facilitator, Community Educator, Guest University Instructor, Professional Trainer, Consultant, Published Researcher and Book Co-Editor-in- Progress) who has designed and delivered formal training and educational presentations since the Fall of 1999 on clinical, community development, advocacy, mental health and social service issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Issues focus on transsexualism, transgenderism, genderqueers, gender diversity, twospirit people, intersex (disorders of sex development), transitioning, gender reassignment, trans youth, trans seniors, trans people of colour, trans queers, bisexuality, homosexuality, pan-sexuality, substance use, mental health issues, trauma, transphobia, violence, anti-oppression and trans activism. Listed below are some of the venues where Mr. Raj has provided accredited university course instruction, professional development training, conference presentations, community education workshops, consulting services and group formation/facilitation. UNIVERSITY (CREDIT) COURSE INSTRUCTION (Towards A TransPositive Therapeutic Model TM : Developing Clinical Sensitivity and Cultural Competence in the Effective Support of Transsexual and Transgendered Clients ) (2001) Adler School of Professional Psychology (2006) UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CLASS PRESENTATIONS George Brown College (Child & Youth Worker Class) (2000) Ryerson University (Social Work Class) (2002) University of Toronto (Student Services 2001, 2011), (Social Work Class: 2002) & (Sexuality Class, Faculty of Psychology: 2002 & 2003) Wilfred Laurier University (Social Work Class) (2002) May 24, 15 1

2 ***TRADEMARK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP (Towards A TransPositive Therapeutic Model TM (2001) updated as required) Adler School of Professional Psychology (2001) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2002) Children s Aid Society of Toronto (2002) Coalition of Community Mental Health Providers (2004) David Kelley Services & Family Service Association of Toronto (2002) East Mississauga Community Health Centre (2011) Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto (2010) Lang Community Health Centre, Cambridge (2014) Wilfred Laurier University (Counselling Services) (2008) Women s Counselling, Referral & Education Centre (2002) Women s Health in Women s Hands (2011) York Region Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Outreach Project (2008) ***NEW TRADEMARK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP (A Collaborative Preparedness and Informed Consent Model TM :Guidelines to assess trans candidates for readiness for hormone therapy and supportive counselling throughout the gender transitioning process (2012) updated as required) Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health Conference (2008, 2010, 2012) Lang Community Health Centre, Cambridge (2014) St. Michael s Hospital (80 Bond Street) (2013) ***NEW TRADEMARK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP (A Gender-Affirming, Anti-Oppression Model TM (2013) updated as required) HEALTH CARE/MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH/SEXUAL HEALTH STAFF TRAINING PRESENTATIONS Casey House Hospice (2004) Central Toronto Youth Services (2000) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2000) Children s Aid Society of Toronto (2002) Mount Sinai Hospital (lunch n learn Pride week) (2010) Ontario HIV Treatment Network (2006) Queen West Community Health Centre (2004, 2006) Ryerson University (Counselling Centre) (2003) Sherbourne Health Centre (multiple in-service trainings: 2003 present) St. Michael s Hospital (Health Centre at 410) (2005) Southern Ontario Gay & Lesbian Association of Doctors (2000) University of Toronto (Psychiatric Services) (2000) Women s College Hospital (Mental Health Rounds) (2010) May 24, 15 2

3 GOVERNMENT STAFF TRAINING PRESENTATIONS Ontario Human Rights Commission (transphobia & trans rights) (2008) CLINICAL & COMMUNITY CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS Association for Fund-Raising Professionals Conference (519 Community Centre) (2014) Bent On Change I & II Conferences (University of Toronto/Ryerson University) (2000, 2002) Building a Fuller Future Trans Conference (519 Community Centre) (2010) Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health Conference (2008, 2010, 2012) Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition Conference (2004, 2005) Gender & Sexuality Youth Alliance Forum (Glendon College) (2014, 2015) Dare to Stand Out: LGBTQ-A* Service Providers' Summit (Ryerson U.) (2013, 2014, 2015) Egale Canada Conference (McGill University) (2003) Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Conference (2002, 2006) Gender-Independent Children and Youth Conference (York Region Family Services) (2013) Guelph Sexuality Conference (University of Guelph) (2000, 2001, 2005, 2014) Guelph Training Institute on Sexuality (University of Guelph) (1995) Humanities Congress, Brock University, St. Catharines (2014) International Conference on Bisexuality (Ryerson University) (2006) International Conference On Penal Abolition (Ryerson University) (2000) Kekenomaka Healthy Sexuality Conference (Native Canadian Center of Toronto) (2006) Ontario Health Promotion Summer School (University of Toronto) (2006) Open the Closet on Aging: LGBTT Conference (Senior Pride Network) (2007, 2011, 2014) Rainbow Health Ontario Conference (plenary & presentation) (2010, x2) Safety, Space and Gender: A Symposium (York University) (2013) Sexin Change Conference (Ryerson University) (2001) Toronto Public Health Sexual Health Conference (1999) Trans/Equity Conference (Centre for Feminist Research, York University) (2006) Trans Identities Symposium (Trent University) (2001) Writing Trans Genres Conference (University of Winnipeg), 2014 World Congress on Sexual and Gender Diversity (Manchester University, UK) (2003) World Professional Association for Transgender Health Symposium (2007: x2) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS Coming Together: An Anti-Oppression Workshop for Trans People of Colour & Two- Spirit People (2006) Couple Counselling for Transpeople (Queer Health Matters (Rainbow Health Network & Sherbourne Health Centre) (2005) Intersexuality 101 (Intersex Awareness Day) (LGBTT Caucus) (CAMH) (2004) Meaningful Connections: A Community Development Workshop for Transwomen 50+ (Sherbourne Health Centre) (2005) Self-Esteem/Body Image for Transpeople (Meal Trans Program) (519 Community Centre) (1999) Trans Health Project Report (OPHA: ) & (Queer Health Matters) (Rainbow Health Network & Sherbourne Health Centre: 2004) May 24, 15 3

4 Trans-Generational Trans Activists Learning Together (Queer Health Matters) (Rainbow Health Network & Sherbourne Health Centre) (2008) Older Trans Guys & Loved Ones Workshop Series (519 Community Centre) (2015) [Note: R.R. (co-)designed and (co-)delivered all of the above-listed workshops.] COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 519 Community Centre (Psychotherapy for Trans People) (2002) Alliance for Education in Community Mental Health (2004) Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (Dhosi: gay men s support group: 2005) & (Annual General Meeting - South Asian Trans People in Toronto: Issues & Supports: 2007) Asian Community AIDS Service (Transgender Women s Outreach Group) (2001) Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention & AIDS Committee of Toronto (2000) Community Resources Consultants of Toronto (2003) LGBTT Seniors Programs (519 Community Centre) (2001) & (Female Hormone Research Study Presentation) (2004) Rainbow Health Ontario (2008) COMMUNITY ADVOCACY/EDUCATIONAL PANELS Body Image for Trans Men (Rainbow Health Network & Sherbourne Health Centre) (2007) Body Matters I & II (Ryerson University: 2001) & (University of Toronto: 2002) The Girl Inside (2007) (Rendez-Vous with Madness Film Festival (CAMH) (2007) LGBTT Forum (LGBTT Caucus) (CAMH) (2002) Open the Closet on Aging Conference (519 Community Centre) (2011) Supporting Our Youth (Central Toronto Youth Services) (1999) Swatch Canada Ltd. (2014) Trans Cycling Odyssey (519 Community Centre & Sherbourne Health Centre) (2006) Transpeople of Colour (Desh Pardesh) (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) (2000) XXY (2007) (Rendez-Vous with Madness Film Festival) (CAMH) 2008) [Note: R.R. moderated the 1st, 3rd, 8th & 9th panels listed above.] CONSULTING The Anderson Group (re: transitioning trans employees) (2010) Asian Community AIDS Services (Transgender Women s Outreach Project) ( ) Central Toronto Youth Services (Pride & Prejudice Program) (re: trans youth group) (2002) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (LGBTT Constituent Member) ( ) Children s Aid Society of Toronto (TS/TG Advisory Committee) ( ) City of Toronto (Human Resources Department) (re: trans people s rights) (2000) David Kelley Gay, Lesbian & HIV Counselling Services (Community Advisory Committee) ( , ) Health Awareness & Advocacy Group (re: re-enlistment of sex-reassignment surgery in Ontario) ( ) LGBTT Seniors Programs (519 Community Centre) (re: support needs of trans men 50+ (2002) LGBTT Staff & Community Caucus (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) (2002) May 24, 15 4

5 Nova Scotia Community Mental Health Centre (case consultation) ( ) Ontario Public Health Alliance LGBT Caucus (re: health care for trans folks) (2002) Opalis Sofware Inc. (re: transitioning trans employees) (2005) Ontario HIV Treatment Network (2006) Peel Regional Police (re: training video on strip searching of trans prisoners) (2006) Queen West Community Health Centre (Trans Advisory Committee) ( ) Rainbow Health Network ( ) Rainbow Services Advisory Committee (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) ( ) Sherbourne Health Centre (re: surveying health needs of trans community) (2001) Swatch Canada Ltd. (2014) Toronto East General Hospital (Dr. Raymond Fung) ( present) Trans & Primary Care Working Group Sherbourne Health Centre) ( ) Trans PULSE (community-based research project) ( ) Toronto District Health Council (System Responsiveness Sub-Committee: GLBTT Working Group) (2002) Toronto District School Board (case consultation re: trans student) (2000) Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre (re: hormone study of men with prostrate cancer & trans women) (2002) Waterloo Regional Health Unit (Sexual Health Access & Equity Committee) (2002) GROUP FORMATION/FACILITATION Gender Journeys group (Sherbourne Health Centre) ( ) Internalized Oppression Group (Rainbow Addictions Program, Donwood Site, CAMH) (3x in 2002) Men s Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment Group (Sherbourne Health Centre) (2015) (including trans men) Thursday Night Group (peer-support group for transpeople who use/have used alcohol &/or drugs) (AIDS Committee of Toronto) ( ) TransFormations (Sherbourne Health Centre/Central Toronto Youth Services) (2003, 2004) Transmen & FTM Peer-Support Group (Meal Trans Program) (519 Community Centre) ( ) FILM/VIDEO PRESENTATIONS Intersex Awareness Day: Sexuality and Intersexuality (LGBTT Caucus & Community Caucus, CAMH) (2004) Re-writing the Script: A Letter to Our Loved Ones (2001) (U. of Toronto) (2001) Rupert Remembers (1999) (Counting Past 2 & Inside Out: Annual Gay & Lesbian Film Festival) (1999 & 2000) Sex TV Intersexuality: Redefining Sex. Znaimer, M. (Exec. Producer). City TV, Toronto. (Dec. 2000). (Sherbourne Health Centre) (2007) Skin Deep (Episode 8 & 31) (2000 & 2002) (TV docudrama segment) (York University) [Note: RR introduced self & film/video & answered questions] May 24, 15 5