Trans Self-Compassion is an intentional, trans-centered community that actively works toward shame resilience and self-compassion through a lens of gender liberation. Lets hold the hard together, as the unique and fabulously imperfect humans that we are.




Values of this Community


  • Trans-Centering: Value of affirming and centering the voices of Two-Spirit, Trans, & Nonbinary (2STGNB) people and all of the beautiful intersections within ourselves, our brains, and our bodies.


  • Self-Compassion: Belief that we are worthy of belonging and to be more compassionate with ourselves and others. Allowing space for authentic and difficult conversations through accountability, while also minimizing shame and blame.


  • Liberation: Recognition that we cannot experience gender liberation without racial and body liberation. Learning, reflecting, and growing together to heal from trans-negativity, anti-Blackness, and fat-negativity.



This community brings together:


2STGNB adults & TRANS-AFFIRMING PROVIDERS (of all genders)


who...


...are seeking an intentional space that centers 2STGNB voices;
...value Black/racial, fat/body, & trans/gender liberation; &
...want to strengthen self-compassion and shame resilience in community.



This community seeks to strengthen the self-compassion and shame resilience of its members through:


  • mindful noticing and curiosity about our instinctive responses during moments of shame;
  • deconstructing the systems, patterns, & voices that send messages of being 'too much' or 'not enough;'
  • modeling vulnerability and courage to lean into discomfort during difficult moments;
    understanding how shame shows up in our bodies, relationships, identities, and various roles; and
  • moving through shame moments while being both “generous & generative,” (Kaba & Hassan)


So that we can move toward gender, racial, and body liberation together; more effectively hold the hard things and reach out when needed; and improve our ability to support & respond to others who are experiencing shame triggers











About Me


I’m addyson tucker, PsyD (they/them).


As a neurodivergent, queer nonbinary person and a trans-centering therapist, I've both witnessed and experienced the harms of shame as it coats every aspect of our lives.

Not only does this come up within my clinical work, but it is also pervasive within the culture of affirming work for clinicians and providers of all genders.


For years, I struggled to find spaces where I could be fully seen and connect with community members and trans-centering providers who understood my passion for shame work. So I began creating those spaces through my clinical & professional work while dreaming of the possibility of someday offering a community space.


I can help you shift toward grounding in compassion when navigating the hard stuff.


My hope is for you to feel seen, validated, and radically affirmed.








Dr. addyson Tucker

Community Benefits & Offerings


  • Support & connection in a trans-centered space

  •  Reflect on your role in racial, body, and gender liberation

  • Lean into vulnerability during tough moments & model humility
     
  • Strengthen self-compassion and build shame resilience


  •  Connect, reflect, and grow for yourself, as well as in relationship with others

  • Various weekly, monthly, & quarterly opportunities to engage, participate, & connect

  • Live offerings, workshops, challenges, & connection spaces

  • Intentional affinity spaces for 2STGNB, as well as for providers


(Note: Schedule & upcoming offerings will be announced quarterly and adjusted based on feedback, interest, and engagement. Parts of events will be recorded when possible and available for a limited time after. These offerings could expand/shift depending on capacity/interest of a volunteer moderator with lived experience, e.g., for B.I.POC + 2STGNB)





Questions?


Click HERE for FAQs, or learn more about addyson + their practice.

Or, email addyson at [email protected]