Red Oak Psychotherapy

05/06/2025

Today we are celebrating our 5 year anniversary! We are immensely grateful for the privilege of being witness to stories of vulnerability, courage, curiosity, transition, and empowerment. We look forward to continuing to work together for many years to come! ❤

06/02/2023

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Red Oak Psychotherapy, we believe in the power of love, acceptance, and inclusivity. This June, we proudly stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, celebrating their resilience, diversity, and the beautiful tapestry of identities that make us all unique.

With all that is happening, both within our borders and beyond, our focus this Pride Month (and every other day of the year) is on celebrating and amplifying stories of q***r and trans joy. Together, let's embrace the strength of our community, uplift each other's voices, and advocate for a world where everyone can live authentically and proudly. We encourage you to share your stories, spread kindness, and support one another not only during Pride Month but throughout the year.

Join us in painting the world with love, acceptance, and the vibrant colors of the rainbow. 🌈

03/31/2023

Happy 2023! 🏳️‍⚧️

“I was showing up fully in my life for the first time… on the inside I had been resurrected.”

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My decision to come out as a trans man was lifechanging, says freelance journalist Jackson King

03/31/2023

Today is meant to be a celebration of the trans community - folks who, despite being the subject of threats to both life and livelihood, remain daring in their pursuit of authenticity. These folks courageously show up and speak out against a system that has, particularly over the past few years, failed to protect or serve them. In the United States, in 2023 alone, there have been 493 proposed bills in 47 states.

This year feels different. It feels as if we have a need to be more direct in the ways we tell our stories and in how we ask for support from our loving allies.

Trans-ness is not new. Trans people have existed in every corner of the world since the beginning of time, and their experiences are deeply and meaningfully woven into every inch of our social fabric. They are your neighbours, your children, your therapist, and your best friend. There is nothing you can see or touch without knowing the love and care of a trans person. No trans person wants you to be trans - they want you to see them. They want to love, cook, read, travel, become parents, dance, laugh, work, learn, explore…

There is nothing more beautiful, more infectiously inspiring, than to be witness to the unfolding of one’s true story. What a privilege it is to watch as the ones you love grow into themselves and choose to share this JOY with you. As you inevitably encounter narratives of hatred, driven by ignorance and fear, please remember that you have autonomy. You have an opportunity to show up for some of the most vulnerable children, youth, and adults in our community and to use your places of privilege to start conversations, invite curiosity, and give space to those whose very existence has been threatened.

As we come together on Trans Day of Visibility we invite you to our call to action. Today, and every day, we ask that you explore the ways in which you can continue your learning and growth as allies and amplify the voices of trans people.

Here are some ways you can participate today (and set in motion a commitment to remain active year round):

- Share posts that educate and celebrate (search and post with the , , , )
- Like pictures and engage with TDOV content
- Watch a video
- Take a course
- Ask questions
- Challenge your own biases and consider your own experience of gender
- Add your pronouns to your email address, business cards, social media profiles, etc.
- Consider your language and whether you might be able to shift to more neutral and inclusive language
- Invite a coworker or friend to engage in collaborative discussion and learning
- Be curious
- Listen to a podcast
- Read a book or article
- Check our some of the links below

GLAAD - https://www.glaad.org/tdov

PFLAG - https://pflag.org/resource/pao-s4ebecomingatransallyrecording/

Guide to Being a Trans Ally (PDF) -https://straightforequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2020-Trans-Ally-Guide-Revised.pdf

EGALE Pronouns Guide - https://egale.ca/awareness/pronoun-usage-guide/

Inclusive & Affirming Language Guide (PDF) - https://indd.adobe.com/view/publication/2a894460-c057-4019-967a-bc8233145f6a/1/publication-web-resources/pdf/

Inclusive_and_affirming_Language_NEW.pdf

Ways to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 2023 - https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-transgender-day-of-visibility

Myths & Facts: Battling Disinformation about Transgender Rights (HRC) - https://www.hrc.org/resources/myths-and-facts-battling-disinformation-about-transgender-rights

03/09/2023

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Your presence matters. ❤️

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02/24/2023

One of the most pervasive findings of the research literature is that self-compassion leads to authenticity because when we aren’t dependent on the approval of others for our self-worth, we are free to express our true selves. A key part of authenticity involves honoring our fierce and tender sides and getting them into balance. - Kristin Neff

02/22/2023

The 2023 theme of Pink Shirt Day is "be kind and lift each other up." All of us at Red Oak are inspired by the kindness, empathy, and compassion of the community and we are proud to support children, youth, and their families. We encourage you to join us in wearing pink to highlight your visibility as a safe and caring ally.

11/24/2022

Happy One Year at Red Oak Psychotherapy, Willow!

It has been our absolute pleasure to have had Willow on our team this past year! Willow is a warmhearted, attentive, and empathetic therapist who is dedicated to serving the community.

Thank you, Willow, for the opportunity to work alongside you and we look forward to another fulfilling year of collaboration!

11/20/2022

Today we remember and honour the many lives that have been lost as a result of transphobia and violence against trans people.

11/17/2022

THIS! Yes!

Credit: an original illustration by Inha Arceo

11/16/2022

We are delighted to share that we have two new wonderful Red Oak Psychotherapy therapists who have joined our team!
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Full bios are on our website
http://ow.ly/nIHQ50LBTUz

11/15/2022

Head on over to our Instagram page () to check out some great stories in honour of trans awareness week! We will be sharing resources and amplifying trans voices all throughout the week - and beyond! 🏳️‍⚧️

DM’s are always open for questions! We take pride in fostering meaningful conversation and welcome anyone to reach out at any time.

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