ROBYN'S PRESENTATIONS:

Crossing Lines: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum

In this interactive program we explore sexual orientation identities over time. How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences? What relationship exists between experience and self-identity, and between our self-identity and the way others see us? Is identity fixed, or do some individuals experience change over time? What generational changes are we experiencing around labeling?
(classroom version available)

Bisexuality: Myths and Realities

What is bisexuality? Is there no such thing as bisexuality or is everyone really bisexual? Or is it more complicated than that? What does it mean to call yourself bisexual, anyway? Why do some people have such a hard time understanding this identity? People of all sexual orientations are welcome to attend.

Imagining Our Lives

We are living in a time of tremendous advances in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered rights. But this process of change is every uneven: in some places GLBT people have more civil rights than ever before; in others our progress is being rolled back. Both popular support and homophobia are on the upswing. Words of encouragement for these challenging times.
(This is a good keynote talk.)

Robyn keynoting the 2nd North American Conference on Bisexuality, Vancouver,
August 2003

Bisexuality: A Transnational Perspective

Reading selected essays and passages from Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World, we will examine bisexuality in international context. How does context affect experience? Which are shared experiences of bisexuality, and which are culturally specific?
(This is an interactive presentation, excellent for classrooms. Readings will be selected to fit the specific needs and interests of participants.)

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I Now Pronounce You... Equal

Regardless of your position on same-sex marriage, it's a very confusing issue, and it is very difficult to keep track of what's going on in the United States and around the world. Get your questions answered, and hear the personal story of someone from Massachusetts who legally married her wife on May 17. This presentation is followed by an extended question and answer period.

Bisexuality, Feminism, Men & Me

How are homosexual relationships different from heterosexual relationships? This provocative talk explores some of the intersections between the personal and the political, covering topics from body image to social sex role conditioning to heterosexual privilege. People of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome.
(This is a good classroom presentation.)

My Family Values: Lessons from a Generation of GLBT Rights Activism

Robyn Ochs draws upon two decades of experience as a glbt rights activist, candidly discussing the mistakes as well as successes of the gay/lesbian/bi/trans movement. Where are we now? Where should we be heading? (This is a good keynote talk.)

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Transgressing Binaries: Activism & Academia

This talk addresses some of the barriers that impede communication between the streets and the ivory tower, and suggests strategies for building coalitions. This provocative talk MUST be followed by a discussion.

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"Your workshops at the conference were really inspiring, and pretty much amazing!" ..." like everyone else, i absolutely loved your workshop over the weekend. you're so awesome" ..."I really enjoyed your workshops this weekend, you really helped me understand myself a lot better :)" ..." I sat in on your Beyond Binaries" workshop that was PACKED with tons of students that had obviously heard great things about you, or sat in on a workshop before and came back for more. They loved it and so did I. Fantastic!"

Serving Bisexual Clients

What are the unique mental health needs of young people who identify as bisexual? How can mental health professionals best prepare themselves for meeting these needs? In this presentation, Robyn will address these and other questions regarding how best to serve those coming out as bisexual or embracing other labels of sexual fluidity. Target audience: Mental health professionals and advanced students of counseling and/or psychology.

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