What's Here?
LGBT Therapist Network:  Are you a current member?
Sterring Committee Updates
Referrals Wanted
Groups Offered & Group Openings
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Upcoming Events
Notices

Members are invited to submit notices & announcements!
Do you run a Group? Or know of an upcoming workshop or event for our clients or us? Know something that other QLGBTA mental health professionals may also want to know? Please submit it for the next eNewsletter! See end of eNewsletter for details.

Steering Committee Updates

Are you a current member? MN LGBT Therapist Network Membership Renewal Time is (past) here:
MEMBERSHIP: JOIN or RENEW
Membership perks:
(1)    Listing of your practice on our website www.LGBTtherapists.org
(2)    Reduced rate to our quarterly workshops
(3)    Receive our bi-weekly eNewsletter and advertise your groups, workshops, practice, etc.
(4)    You are supporting and a part of one of the few LGBT therapist networks in the nation!
Annual memberships cost $40.00, beginning October 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2009; two-year memberships cost $75.00 and end December 31, 2010.
Send membership checks payable to LGBT Therapists to:
LGBT THERAPISTS
c/o Dennis V. Christian, L.I.C.S.W.
621 West Lake Street, Suite 325
Minneapolis, MN 55408
or pay online at PayPal.com, which you can access through the network's current web site.  
Call or email Dennis with any questions at 612.940.7033 or support@dennischristian.com .  
PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO SOMEONE ELSE!

LGBTtherapists.org Launched
Check out our updated website and our new web address:
www.LGBTtherapists.org   Find your information and check out other therapists' information.

Referrals Wanted:

Group Referral Request:
Men's general issues therapy or support group in St. Paul area (St Paul-
north, south, west, Eagan, Woodbury, etc). Other proximate locations
would be helpful, too. Please contact Jane Ann Bennett at 612-750-7219
or jbennett@q.com .  Thank you!
 

Groups Available

Groups Offered & Group Openings:
*Eating Disorders Group:
I am going to start up another round of my Women's Eating
Disorder Psychotherapy Group which I have been running for a
little over a year.  I am currently screening new clients for it.
(I have 2 openings.) It will be on Monday afternoons from
4:15-5:45 starting the first week of January.  
Thanks so much,
Suzanne M. Dresdner, MFA, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
621 W. Lake Street, suite 210
Minneapolis MN 55408
(612) 799-7299
suzannedresdner@yahoo.com
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*Women's "Coming Out" Support Group:
Next group scheduled to start in January 2009 (Couple openings
left.)
Thursdays, 6 - 7:15p.m.
Support group for women who are "coming out" as bisexual or
lesbian. The group will meet for 12 consecutive weeks, for
75 minutes. Each group member will be given a group outline,
bibliography, and resource list.
Call for more information and to schedule a personal Intake Session. A sliding fee is negotiable.
Group facilitated by:
Irene Greene, M.S.Ed. Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy & Mediation
Suite 203 100 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
For more information: 612.874.6442.   Irenegreene@earthlink.net
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*DID Psycho-Educational Support Group:
Next group scheduled to start in January 2009. Few openings left on waiting list.  
75 minute group meets for 14 consecutive weeks
Support group for women who are dealing with Dissociative
Identity Disorder  Each group member will be given a group
outline, bibliography, and resource list.
Call for more information and to schedule an Intake Session.
A sliding fee is negotiable.
Group facilitated by:
Irene Greene, M.S.Ed. Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy & Mediation
Suite 203 100 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
For more information: 612.874.6442. Irenegreene@earthlink.net
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Upcoming Events, Classes & Workshops:
Introduction to Somatic Experiencing: an evening lecture on a
neuro-science based approach to healing trauma
12/4, Thursday, 4-7 pm   $45     Wellstone Center, St. Paul
New Cycle of Professional Training in Somatic Experiencing
the only Midwest training in St. Paul    starting in April, 2009
For more information:
Thea Mashino Lee
M.A., LMFT (California), SEP, Certified Moksha Yoga Instructor
MN Coordinator for Somatic Experiencing Training
651-319-2110
lee.theam@gmail.com
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 Sexual Compulsivity Training:
I did want to share with you an opportunity for a training in
Sexual Compulsivity and 6 CEUs on January 13.  Pride Institute
is offering a 1-day intensive 6 hour workshop about the
"Introduction to Sexual Compulsivity Treatment."  Pride has
applied for CEU approval from the Boards of Marriage and Family,
Psychology, Social Work, and Behavior Health and Therapy.  The
cost is $100.00 and includes supplies and Lunch.
The location of the workshop is in Uptown (our Outpatient office).  
Submitted by: Weston M Edwards, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist   Sexual Health Institute, LLC
1409 Willow St South, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55403
 weston@westonmedwards.com
 www.sexualhealthinstitute.org

Notices:

Documentary: LGBT Elders:
Friday, November 21, 2008
Greetings!
I am contacting you to ask you to become involved with our project:  "Standing on
the Bones of Our Ancestors: Exploring the Role of the Queer Tribal Elder;"  A
documentary that illuminates the altruistic and spiritual dimensions of what it means
to be a member of our (GLBTQ) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer
community and explores the vital need for elders to emerge in our communities. It is
an incredibly queer affirming & spiritually moving film. Principal photography is
complete and a substantial preliminary edit is in progress. Please consider a
tax-deductable donation toward post-production and completion of this worthy
project. You can make a secure tax-deductible donation online through Click and
Pledge, (Click and Pledge deducts a 4.5% processing fee) on our website at
http://www.standingonthebones.com or if you would rather write a check please
it payable to: Intermedia Arts (Bones Project)
and mail to:
 Intermedia Arts (Fiscal Sponsor Program)
Attn. Bones Documentary
2822 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
 
 Peace,
 Kristopher Kohl Miner
kohlm2003@yahoo.com

 
Winter Clothes Drive for District 202:
Hello All:
 
I am informally organizing a hat, mitten/gloves, scarf, socks, sweaters, coat drive for
District 202. When I was there this week sadly there was only one hat in the winter
supplies. I am making a request of you and here is what it is:
 
Look through your closets for any slightly used winter stuff that you can part with
When you are out if you see winter items and can afford to buy some please do
Send this email to friends - family - whoever you thing is willing and able to help
This is about basic necessity for winter - and about providing for our young people.
 
You can drop the items off at District 202 during their open hours or you can drop them off at my office (see address below)
And I will get them there.
 
Leigh Combs
GLBT KIDS: Abuse Intervention
Program Coordinator
Family & Children's Service
4123 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN  55406-2028
612-728-2079