The Emerging Transgender Identity: Navigating the Gender Galaxy
The development of one’s sexual and gender identity is a central task in one’s life.…
Ann RasmussenJanuary 1, 2013
Illinois Moving Toward Marriage Equality
The news has been flooded with information about the same-sex marriage debate now that nine…
Ann RasmussenDecember 18, 2012
The Search for Meaning
“For the first time in my life I saw the truth as it is set…
Ann RasmussenDecember 6, 2012
LGBT Reading Recommendations
If you have been searching for some fine queer non-fiction coffee table books, the queer,…
Ann RasmussenDecember 6, 2012
Book Review: Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue
“My hope is that you who read this book will enjoy yourselves and gain enough…
Ann RasmussenNovember 17, 2012
Seeking Professional Support as a Protective Factor in Trauma Recovery
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, the world we live…
Ann RasmussenNovember 10, 2012
Chicago House’s TransLife Project
IntraSpectrum Counseling applauds Chicago House for the development of the TransLife Project. According to Chicago…
Ann RasmussenNovember 2, 2012
Book Review: GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens
“I was just doing my thing at my locker when one of a group of…
Ann RasmussenOctober 14, 2012
Differentiation: Couples Work
One common struggle couples face relates to negotiating the sometimes seemingly opposing needs for closeness…
Ann RasmussenOctober 9, 2012
National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day, which takes place every year on October 11th, is the continuation…
Ann RasmussenOctober 4, 2012
Book Review: Becoming A Visible Man
“Transsexualism is about life” (Green, 89). Unfortunately, the few images of transsexual people in contemporary…
Ann RasmussenSeptember 8, 2012
IntraSpectrum Counseling Agrees, “It Gets Better.”
What do President Barack Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Gunn, and Dr. Jamie Gayle have in…
Ann RasmussenAugust 5, 2012
IntraSpectrum Counseling unequivocally denounces the recent surge in anti-transgender rhetoric and the scapegoating of transgender people in the aftermath of recent shootings. Such rhetoric is baseless and deeply harmful, fostering stigma, discrimination, and potential violence against an already marginalized community. We stand firmly with transgender and nonbinary individuals, and reaffirm our commitment to providing affirming, compassionate, and inclusive care. We urge community leaders, media outlets, and the public to reject misinformation and prejudice, and to work collectively toward equity, dignity, and justice for all people.