Feb 12, 2020 | Events, Previous Events
‘Being Me’ Transgender Workshops with Dr Lisa Brinkmann
Tralee: Sunday 16th February, 2020
Booking Essential, Limited Places available
Dr. Lisa Brinkmann is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist. She specializes in relationship and sex and gender-related issues. Dr. Brinkmann works from Clonakilty Natural Therapies in Co Cork, Ireland.
She is originally from Ireland, but grew up in Germany where she lived until her return to Ireland in 2007. From 1999 to 2004 she studied Clinical and Educational Psychology as well as Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Hamburg. In 2007 she was awarded with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. From 2004 until 2007 Lisa worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Institute for Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry at the University Hospital Hamburg. Since 2008 she works as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in County Cork. Lisa is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), the German Psychological Association (BDI) and the German Society for Sex Research (DGfS). She is fully accredited by the Department for Health and Children to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in Ireland.
Workshop 1: 10.30am-1pm: This workshop is for Trans/questioning young people, Trans adults, family, friends, accredited counsellors and health and social care professionals working in the area of sexual health and gender identity.
Lisa will talk about the initial stage of questioning one’s gender identity, what a typical journey looks lie, feelings and acceptance, support from family and friends and who/how to get support, realistic expectations about how long the journey can take.
The workshop will be based on Dr Brinkmann’s work and will also be informal and interactive.
Workshop 2: 1:45pm-3:45pm
This is a closed session for Trans adults over 18 years, the TransKerry group and TransKerry facilitators.
This workshop will focus on navigating and negotiating relationships, employment and medical referrals.
The workshop will be based on Dr Brinkmann’s work and will also be informal and interactive.
These workshops are organised by Listowel FRC, in partnership with the HSE.
Click here to download Booking Form
Jan 12, 2020 | Events, Previous Events
As a result of successfully securing funding from KETB under the LGBTI+ Youth Service Grant Scheme 2019: One-off grants for LGBTI+ Youth Services Listowel FRC and ScEEN in Kerry carried out the following:
1. Engaged web-designer to co-design the first Kerry based LGBT+ website.
2. Ordered a further 1,000 copies of the ‘Visible in Kerry: an LGBT+ Perspective’ Executive Summaries.
3. Engaged with KDYS and KACS to discuss consultation with LGBT+ youth and both organisations were fully on board and supportive.
4. Engaged with Maddens Creative Hub as a venue for the Consultation.
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- Maddens to be venue for Consultation night: hot food, soft drinks, popcorn etc to be supplied by Maddens.
- To hold a movie night and follow it with the consultation process. Movie: The Birdcage.
- Date for evening was Tuesday, 17th December 2019 (decided in consultation with KDYS and KACS)
- Transport to be provided for groups requiring it.
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4 topics selected, i.e. Well-being, Social/Activities, Website/Social Media, Join Us (how do you want to participate?).
Group of youths to be divided in 4 groups randomly; therefore each groups gets to add to each topic. It was agreed to create a fun atmosphere that a ‘speed-dating’ style would be used – each group moves when the bells rings.
Flip charts to be photographed and written up. This write up to be shared with the KDYS and KACS for the young people to see their work and our recommendations as a result.
Consultation Information:
Please note that out of respect to those who participated it was agreed to write ALL comments and suggestions up as written. ScEEN in Kerry and Listowel FRC are clear that they may not be in a position to follow through on all suggestions but will commit to work towards as many as possible.
Dec 30, 2019 | Events, Previous Events
The ScEEN in Kerry Christmas party commenced on November 23rd 2019 in the Ashe Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry. As people arrived we had a stand for them to give their contact details and email addresses so they can sign up for our newsletters and be informed on upcoming events. We had the talented Owen Rua opening the night with some lively music and had people dancing and singing a long. We then had DJ Ricky Clifford play the party anthems till the end of the night. A wonderful atmosphere as we welcomed new members to our group and introduced everyone to each other.
There was a diverse crowd of people ranging from young to old, lesbian, gay, trans and everything in between. The Kerryman and Kerry’s eye arrived and did a write up about the event for their newspapers. A great night to make the LGBT+ community in Kerry feel seen, heard and welcome!
Oct 12, 2019 | Events, Previous Events
When ScEEN in Kerry first set out to organise a social event we wondered who will turn out? Is there an audience for this kind of thing in county Kerry? We left these questions aside and decided to just go for it, as the old adage goes ‘Build it and they will come’. That is at least what we were hoping for. It turns out word of mouth and a bit of plugging on our social media platforms brought the audience we hoped for. A diverse group of people from the LGBT+ community and their allies created a wonderful atmosphere.
We organised a fun, poptastic event in the Ashe Hotel, Friday 11th October, Tralee. Local musician Owen Rua belted out some impressive corkers and DJ Ricky Clifford played classic pop anthems throughout the night. Fundraising proceeds were also organised, with all donations going towards the Kerry Festival of Pride.
Our main mission is to bring the LGBT+ people living in Kerry together. We witnessed a few snogs, a few curious peeps attended and friends came together. We think it’s important to create spaces where where people can go and be themselves in an unfiltered situation without judgment. We hope to arrange regular social gatherings in the near future.
Watch this space…
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