Shedding Old Skins: A Name and Pronoun Release Ritual *in-person!*

Join us for this ritual, where we will honor who we have been, release what we no longer are, and embrace that which is still unfolding.
About this Event

Are you ready to release a name, a pronoun, or an old identity? Whether you've changed your labels recently or long ago, this ritual is designed to welcome you across the threshold. In ritual, we will honor who we have been, release what we no longer are, and embrace that which is still unfolding.

Date: Friday, September 18th

Event: 6 - 8 PM PST

Location: Seagrape Apothecary - 2823 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97232

Eli Lawliet, , will lead an intimate group through the process of reflecting on all that previous names, pronouns, or identity labels held for them.

We will honor these experiences, and allow ourselves to feel gratitude for all that they held. We will make space for the grief of change and the struggle of transformation. In ritual, we will release these old words, and wash them away. Then, we will call in our dreams, desires, and intentions for our new labels, pronouns, and names. Together, we will welcome in our new selves, and experience the joy of our becoming.

In preparation for the workshop, please gather the following items:

• A pen and paper for note-taking
• Snacks and drinks for nourishment!
• Anything else you need to feel cozy & present

PS: Want more from Eli? Check out his at Seagrape on Sunday, September 20th!

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NOTES:

• We'll be gathering together at Seagrape Apothecary from 6:00 to 8:00. Please arrive a little early to get settled in. Masks are required for this gathering. For the sake of the container we're holding, and to minimize distractions, we'll be locking the doors 10 minutes after class starts. Please keep this in mind while making travel arrangements!
• Please bring a mask with you! You will be asked to wear your mask throughout class. If you're experiencing any COVID symptoms prior to the gathering, please do not attend the gathering.
• Enrollment is accepted up until the day of the event, while spots are available.

Seagrape Apothecary Cancellation Policy:

All tickets are nonrefundable.

If Seagrape Apothecary reschedules a workshop or class and an attendee cannot attend the rescheduled workshop or class, a class credit for the ticket value will be issued and will be valid for 1 year from the date of cancellation.

If Seagrape Apothecary cancels a workshop or class, attendees will get the choice between class credit or a Seagrape Apothecary gift card. If class credit is chosen, a credit for the ticket value will be issued and will be valid for 1 year from the date of cancellation. If the gift card is chosen, a digital gift card worth the ticket value will be shared via email and valid for 1 year from the date of cancellation.

COVID Exceptions: If an attendee tests positive for COVID and reaches out prior to an in-person class to let us know, a class credit for the ticket value will be issued and will be valid for 1 year.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

About Your Instructor:

Eli Lawliet, Ph.D., (he/him) is the dreamer and weaver of The Gender Doula.

In addition to a decade of experience researching trans healthcare, law, policy, and history, he has formal training as a full-spectrum doula, breathwork facilitator, and tarot reader, as well as many years of surviving the world of poverty wages and retail work. The broad scope of his experience directly informs the equally broad spectrum of his work as The Gender Doula. Eli has been seeing clients since January of 2020 and has worked with hundreds of trans folks nationally and internationally in sessions, classes, and workshops. Though he was born in Oklahoma and raised in Missouri, Eli currently lives in Los Angeles (Gabrieliño-Tongva, Chumash, & Kizh land) with his partner, three cats, a dog, and four snakes.

This workshop includes tiered ticketing as well as limited FREE digital tickets for BIPOC folks. These tickets are first come, first served, so email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot! We're happy to sign you up for one free workshop ticket at a time.

We are able to accommodate varying income brackets through the honesty of our community through these trust-based options. If this workshop is cost-prohibitive, check our blog for free resources and insights, or email us at [email protected] and we're happy to discuss payment options. We are dedicated to accessibility for all, as well as ensuring fair payment to our valued instructors.

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