Episode 25: Rachel, Social Worker & Parent of Non-Binary Teen
In the 25th episode of "Becoming Visible: Trans Stories!", Susan and Jack sit down with Rachel Hulstein-Lowe is trained as a clinical social worker and has been a clinician in private practice in the Boston area since 2010. Through play, talk and humor, she helps anxious kids, teens and parents gain insight and empowerment. In addition, as the parent of a nonbinary teen, she has both personal and professional experience supporting trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth and adults live their most confidently authentic lives. Rachel is the creator of The AFFIRM Program, a 6-month transformational process to shift your parenting from anxious to empowered using tools that will support and ground you so that you can support your kid’s gender journey. For more information about The AFFIRM Program, check out Rachel's website at rachelhlowe.com
https://www.rachelhlowe.com/affirm-information-request
This podcast was made possible by a grant from the South Dakota Humanities Council, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Listen to this episode at Becoming Visible: Trans Stories or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
There are so many great resources available if you happen to be struggling with suicidal thoughts. You can head to the Trevorproject.org or Trans Lifeline.
Hosts: Jack Fonder & Susan Williams
Producer: Susan Williams
Audio Engineer: Cheese
Graphic Design: Carly Schultz
Music: Niklas Peters
Niklas is a musician, artist, and organizer based in occupied Očhéthi Šakówiŋ land. They are a founding member of the South Dakota Women and Trans Musicians Network. When they are not creating music or art, Niklas can be found hiking or camping, walking their dog, or enjoying a meal with friends. They work as a Campaign Coordinator for Clean, Renewable Energy for the Western Organization of Resource Councils. (Website - Instagram)
