Welcome to the Tacoma, Washington chapter of PFLAG, supporting the families of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, their allies and their community.
PFLAG is a volunteer organization with locations throughout the USA and other parts of the world. We promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons, their families and friends. Please note that our primary goal is to provide education and emotional support. Due to limited resources, we are cannot provide financial support to individuals.
PFLAG Tacoma meets the 2nd Thursday of every month @ 7pm. Want to join the support group each month?
We'd love to meet you!!
Next Meeting--> JULY 8 @ 7pm
Join us via Zoom by clicking here!
PFLAG is a volunteer organization with locations throughout the USA and other parts of the world. We promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons, their families and friends. Please note that our primary goal is to provide education and emotional support. Due to limited resources, we are cannot provide financial support to individuals.
PFLAG Tacoma meets the 2nd Thursday of every month @ 7pm. Want to join the support group each month?
We'd love to meet you!!
Next Meeting--> JULY 8 @ 7pm
Join us via Zoom by clicking here!
Honoring Our AAPI PFLAG Families
Last year, filmmaker Stephanie Tran (they/them), a young, queer, Vietnamese filmmaker, approached PFLAG National with an idea for a film to amplify and honor LGBTQ+ Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voices. Then COVID hit, and the way films were being made had to change quickly, putting the project on pause. We are so glad that, one year later, Stephanie is finally able to bring their vision to life. "This film," said Stephanie, "is extremely important to me because I hardly ever see myself represented in the media. It is my dream and my life's goal to change that."
We are #PFLAGProud to elevate our beloved AAPI families—and Stephanie's work—in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
Watch "A Place to Call Home."
Last year, filmmaker Stephanie Tran (they/them), a young, queer, Vietnamese filmmaker, approached PFLAG National with an idea for a film to amplify and honor LGBTQ+ Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voices. Then COVID hit, and the way films were being made had to change quickly, putting the project on pause. We are so glad that, one year later, Stephanie is finally able to bring their vision to life. "This film," said Stephanie, "is extremely important to me because I hardly ever see myself represented in the media. It is my dream and my life's goal to change that."
We are #PFLAGProud to elevate our beloved AAPI families—and Stephanie's work—in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
Watch "A Place to Call Home."
Back To School: Trans-Spectrum Youth & Re-engagement Anxiety (CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Thursday, July 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3 CEUs or PDUs
Thursday, July 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3 CEUs or PDUs
Back To School: Trans-Spectrum Youth & Re-engagement Anxiety
Thursday, July 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3 CEUs or PDUs
This workshop will address the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has left on youth, and how those in non-affirming environments have been uniquely impacted by social isolation. Discussion will address associated concerns surrounding returning to physical school environments, and the impact it may have on youth and families. Participants will leave more prepared to respond to the needs and concerns of students when returning to classrooms. Details: $60, Alumni and Adjuncts save 20%. $20 student rate. Instructed by Jenn Burleton.
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE
In connection with the upcoming Rise Up exhibit, Drag-tastic Summer Camp: The Art of Drag, we are calling all current and future kings and queens to explore their self-expression in MoPOP’s week-long, summer camp!
Dates: July 26th through the 30th
Time: 8:45am–4:00pm
Who: Youth, grades 9–12.
Led by Seattle performer Joshua Hancock, youth will investigate drag history and work together with local artists to create their own personas. Choose their name, explore hair and makeup techniques, learn how to shop for clothing, and develop their character’s stage presence. We will explore the exhibit, take field trips to some of Seattle’s important drag locations, and go shopping for costume pieces at local thrift stores. At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate our new drag personas with a private showcase! Youth of all gender expressions and identities are welcome at this drag beginner’s camp.
Our wonderful teaching artist, Joshua Hancock has been working in theatre, burlesque, and drag for 30 years. He believes drag is for everyone, it is more than one thing, and can be used to heal, bring joy, sadness, and love to people. He has a master’s degree from Texas Woman's University in Theatre, and has worked in Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Czech Republic, and coast to coast in the United States. Joshua bases his drag character Parton, on none other than Dolly Parton, and uses Parton's voice to spread love and open minds.
All MoPOP’s summer youth programs offer early bird pricing and scholarships are available! For more information or to please visit our website or email us at Education@MoPOP.org. Please feel free to forward this email to whoever you think might be interested and spread the word about this great opportunity!
Best,
ERIN SHUPE (She/Her)
Education & Programs Coordinator
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE
D: 206-262-3239
120 6th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109
MoPOP.org
MISSION STATEMENT
The Museum of Pop Culture’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities.
In connection with the upcoming Rise Up exhibit, Drag-tastic Summer Camp: The Art of Drag, we are calling all current and future kings and queens to explore their self-expression in MoPOP’s week-long, summer camp!
Dates: July 26th through the 30th
Time: 8:45am–4:00pm
Who: Youth, grades 9–12.
Led by Seattle performer Joshua Hancock, youth will investigate drag history and work together with local artists to create their own personas. Choose their name, explore hair and makeup techniques, learn how to shop for clothing, and develop their character’s stage presence. We will explore the exhibit, take field trips to some of Seattle’s important drag locations, and go shopping for costume pieces at local thrift stores. At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate our new drag personas with a private showcase! Youth of all gender expressions and identities are welcome at this drag beginner’s camp.
Our wonderful teaching artist, Joshua Hancock has been working in theatre, burlesque, and drag for 30 years. He believes drag is for everyone, it is more than one thing, and can be used to heal, bring joy, sadness, and love to people. He has a master’s degree from Texas Woman's University in Theatre, and has worked in Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Czech Republic, and coast to coast in the United States. Joshua bases his drag character Parton, on none other than Dolly Parton, and uses Parton's voice to spread love and open minds.
All MoPOP’s summer youth programs offer early bird pricing and scholarships are available! For more information or to please visit our website or email us at Education@MoPOP.org. Please feel free to forward this email to whoever you think might be interested and spread the word about this great opportunity!
Best,
ERIN SHUPE (She/Her)
Education & Programs Coordinator
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE
D: 206-262-3239
120 6th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109
MoPOP.org
MISSION STATEMENT
The Museum of Pop Culture’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities.
Camp Ten Trees is a nonprofit residential camp in Washington State. Camp Ten Trees was founded in 2000 by four co-directors and offered its first summer camp session in August 2001, serving just 20 campers. Since that time, we have served campers from throughout the United States and beyond. Camp Ten Trees is a place for diverse youth who share common experiences to come together and form a community that is truly their own. In addition to traditional camp activities like swimming, archery, and nature hikes, campers engage in age-appropriate workshops exploring identity, issues of oppression/privilege, youth coalition building, social justice, and more.
Camp Ten Trees is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 01-0923793). Donations to the organization are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donations, grants, and other contributions allow Camp Ten Trees to maintain accessibility, high-quality programming, and low costs for children, youth, and their families. Camp Ten Trees was one of the first of its kind in the world and still offers the Pacific Northwest’s only residential summer camp programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies and for children/youth of LGBTQ or non-traditional families. Consider donating now!
Parent Support Program
Are you a parental figure of a child who identifies as trans or nonbinary?
Consider getting support from the Parent Support Program.
This program is based on psychological research and can help support you through your process. The program is currently being studied for its effectiveness. Click the link below for more information and to participate in the study.
Bit.ly/pspstudy
Or check out the study Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/parentsupportpsp
You must be the parent or primary caregiver of a trans or nonbinary child age 5 or older to participate.
By participating you will receive either a $10 Amazon gift card or $10 Target gift card for completing a one month follow up survey and another $10 gift card for completing a two-month follow up survey. Alternately, you will have the option to donate your earnings to a nonprofit that supports parents of trans youth.
Participants will be randomly assigned to complete the Parents Support Program or to wait for one month to complete the program. The Parent Support Program is an online program with 3 modules that include videos, educational materials, and writing activities designed to support parents of trans youth. All participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires prior to completing the program, and at one and two months after starting the program. Each survey is anticipated to take 10 -15 minutes to complete.
If you have any questions feel free to email me at parentsupportprogram@paloaltou.edu. This study has been approved by the Palo Alto University Institutional Review Board.
Thank you!
Em Matsuno, Ph.D.
Consider getting support from the Parent Support Program.
This program is based on psychological research and can help support you through your process. The program is currently being studied for its effectiveness. Click the link below for more information and to participate in the study.
Bit.ly/pspstudy
Or check out the study Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/parentsupportpsp
You must be the parent or primary caregiver of a trans or nonbinary child age 5 or older to participate.
By participating you will receive either a $10 Amazon gift card or $10 Target gift card for completing a one month follow up survey and another $10 gift card for completing a two-month follow up survey. Alternately, you will have the option to donate your earnings to a nonprofit that supports parents of trans youth.
Participants will be randomly assigned to complete the Parents Support Program or to wait for one month to complete the program. The Parent Support Program is an online program with 3 modules that include videos, educational materials, and writing activities designed to support parents of trans youth. All participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires prior to completing the program, and at one and two months after starting the program. Each survey is anticipated to take 10 -15 minutes to complete.
If you have any questions feel free to email me at parentsupportprogram@paloaltou.edu. This study has been approved by the Palo Alto University Institutional Review Board.
Thank you!
Em Matsuno, Ph.D.
Gender Spectrum is getting ready to launch a digital campaign focused on parents of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth & we're excited to give y’all a heads up before it even launches.
Next month we will be sharing #TRANSparent stories from parents like many of you. We are collecting video submissions from parents in the Gender Spectrum community that want to share open and honest (“transparent”) experiences navigating their child’s gender journey during the pandemic.
Being able to share stories from parents in our community will not only build additional community, parent affinity, resources, support, and more, but we also hope sharing these stories across our social media platforms and mail servers will help Gender Spectrum gain additional avenues of support — anything from an increase in social media followers to financial contributions would be amazing in helping us continue our programming!
If you are interested in learning more about how you can share your #TRANSparent story, please click here for video submission guidelines and directions. If you are more interested in hearing from others, follow us on social media using the links below and stay tuned for additional emails.
Thanks for being a part of our ever-expanding parent community.
Corey Pessin (he/him)
Development Coordinator
Next month we will be sharing #TRANSparent stories from parents like many of you. We are collecting video submissions from parents in the Gender Spectrum community that want to share open and honest (“transparent”) experiences navigating their child’s gender journey during the pandemic.
Being able to share stories from parents in our community will not only build additional community, parent affinity, resources, support, and more, but we also hope sharing these stories across our social media platforms and mail servers will help Gender Spectrum gain additional avenues of support — anything from an increase in social media followers to financial contributions would be amazing in helping us continue our programming!
If you are interested in learning more about how you can share your #TRANSparent story, please click here for video submission guidelines and directions. If you are more interested in hearing from others, follow us on social media using the links below and stay tuned for additional emails.
Thanks for being a part of our ever-expanding parent community.
Corey Pessin (he/him)
Development Coordinator
You are invited to participate in a brief online survey (average time: 15-20 minutes) that aims to learn more about the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color (POC) who use dating/social applications (“apps” or “hookup apps”), including how they navigate instances of racism on said apps. Examples of these apps include Grindr, Tinder, Scruff, Hornet, Bumble, and many others.
To participate, you must meet the following criteria:
1. be at least 18 years old or older;
2. live in the United States of America;
3. identify as a LGBTQ+ POC;
4. have used a dating/social app (e.g., Grindr, Tinder, Scruff, etc.) within the past 12 months.
If you qualify for this study and choose to participate, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires that relate to your use of dating/social apps, racism, mental health, coping strategies, and how you view your racial/ethnic identity. Responses to the survey are anonymous and you are free to stop participating at any time.
Participants who qualify for and complete this study are eligible to enter a drawing for 1 of 14 $25 Amazon.comgift cards.
Thank you for considering this research opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact David Hutsell at dhutsell@spalding.edu or Dr. DeDe Wohlfarth at dwohlfarth@spalding.edu. This study has been approved by the Spalding University Research Ethics Committee (REC; Study #: 202057).
If you would like to learn more information, participate, and/or share this study with others, please use the following url link: https://lgbtq-dating-app-study.questionpro.com/ You can also referenced the attached PDF.
Thank you,
- David
David Hutsell, M.A.
He/Him/His (What's This?)
Doctoral Candidate
Spalding University
School of Professional Psychology
To participate, you must meet the following criteria:
1. be at least 18 years old or older;
2. live in the United States of America;
3. identify as a LGBTQ+ POC;
4. have used a dating/social app (e.g., Grindr, Tinder, Scruff, etc.) within the past 12 months.
If you qualify for this study and choose to participate, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires that relate to your use of dating/social apps, racism, mental health, coping strategies, and how you view your racial/ethnic identity. Responses to the survey are anonymous and you are free to stop participating at any time.
Participants who qualify for and complete this study are eligible to enter a drawing for 1 of 14 $25 Amazon.comgift cards.
Thank you for considering this research opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact David Hutsell at dhutsell@spalding.edu or Dr. DeDe Wohlfarth at dwohlfarth@spalding.edu. This study has been approved by the Spalding University Research Ethics Committee (REC; Study #: 202057).
If you would like to learn more information, participate, and/or share this study with others, please use the following url link: https://lgbtq-dating-app-study.questionpro.com/ You can also referenced the attached PDF.
Thank you,
- David
David Hutsell, M.A.
He/Him/His (What's This?)
Doctoral Candidate
Spalding University
School of Professional Psychology
Check out incredible resources from this newsletter of the WA State Employee Assistance Program!
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Click the image above to learn more about the Pride Foundation's Scholarship program!!
Tacoma PFLAG aims to be inclusive of our Deaf & Hard of Hearing Queer community members at all meetings. ASL interpreting is available, as well as captioning. Please let us know your accessibility needs if you are attending so that we are appropriately inclusive and equitable.
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Click the rainbow logo to the right to learn some LGBTQ+ signs in American Sign Language! --->