GENDERED. Season 1 Episode 2 features our special guest, Dane Ray (Dane/You), on Tuesday September 27th, 2022. This interview discusses some of the experiences Dane has overcame as a Black Transgender person. Subscribe so you do not miss out on this educational and empowering interview between Dr. Scholar Lee and Dane Ray.
About Dane Ray (Dane/You):
Dane Ray (Dane/You) is a licensed professional counselor, behavioral health clinician, and a lead consultant for D&A Consulting Services. Dane currently resides in Washington, D.C., yet born a Philadelphian and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Moreover, Dane is a family person, and a loving Father and Husband. Dane's mission and purpose are to be a (re)source for those in the community who are marginalized and sidelined by a lack of social and emotional support.
Listen to The Dr. Scholar Lee GENDERED. Experience full interview here. Below are the topics discussed in the interview.
You may watch the trailer of this interview with guest Dane Ray (Dane/You) via this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUlw3iSbMak
GENDERED. Conversation Topics:
• Occupation/Clinical Work
• Neurodivergent, Queer, and Trans
• Treating Gender Variant Children as a Mental Health Professional
• Experiences w/Healthcare Professionals
- Voyeurism
- Inappropriate Inquisitiveness
• Married and Disabled
• Behavioral Communication Strategies, Anxiety, and Internal Systems of Vulnerability
• Privileges
• Navigating Different Spaces as a Black Transman
- Teach People How to Treat You
- Facilitating Cis-Gendered Groups as a Transgender Male
- Understanding Yourself Better
• The Bittersweet of Being Black & Trans
- Family
- Church
- Society
• Where Are You From? Where is Home for You? Why Would You Want Someone to Feel Homeless?
• Internal Turmoil Transgender People Experience
- 5 Stages of Grief
• Accountability, Advocacy, Affirmation, and Acceptance
• Experience as a Black Queer Ordained Reverend
• Speak Your Truth w/Both Feet on the Ground
• Building Walls and Creating Boundaries
CONTINUE TO BE GREAT. BE BOLD. ALWAYS BE YOU!!!! - DR. SCHOLAR LEE
Licensed Professional Counselor & Behavioral Health Clinician
Dane Ray (Dane/You) is a licensed professional counselor, behavioral health clinician, and a lead consultant for D&A Consulting Services. He currently resides in Washington, D.C., yet born a Philadelphian and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Moreover, he is a family man, and a loving Father and Husband. His mission and purpose are to be a (re)source for those in the community who are marginalized and sidelined by a lack of social and emotional support.