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18 October 8 • 2015 metro » continued from page 17 Highland Park-based social services agency for at-risk youth, will talk about college and employment issues specific to transgender individuals. "It's a good mix of creative oppor- tunities and practical skills," Keith said. "It's the first workshop of its kind [in this area]." SUPPORT GROUPS, TOO Keith was also the catalyst for the transgender support groups for par- ents and teens held twice a month at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. The parent group, co-facilitated by Keith and Dr. Melissa Farrell, a Jewish Family Service staff psycholo- gist, began meeting in May to dis- cuss topics that include school and medical issues. Attendance ranges from about 10 to 20 adults includ- ing parents, grandparents and other family members. "We've had whole families come, including aunts and uncles," Keith said. A support group for transgen- der teens began in September, led by Kari Provizer, director of the Robert Sosnick Family Life Center at Temple Israel, and Dr. Toni Caretto, a clinical psychologist specializing in transgender issues. "It's a blast," said Hunter, "a great way to meet other people like you. Usually our parents have to come get us [after the scheduled ending time] because we're just hanging out with each other." Hunter, who has provided support to many transgender teens since he began his transition two years ago, finds connecting with others in com- parable circumstances has given him new confidence. "You always have something to talk about," Hunter said. "You have different experiences, yet they're similar; especially if you're not good at small talk, it's nice to be with people where you can cut right to the chase." * Hunter and Roz Keith planned a transgender workshop together. Workshop registration starts at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Free. Lunch is included. Or register at standwithtrans.org/empowerment_ workshop/ or call (248) 739-9254. Free parking behind the building. For details about the Temple Israel support groups, contact Kari Provizer at kprovizer@temple-israel.org or call (248) 661-5700. 1970330 B I R M I N G H A M #1 Kids Martial Arts Program Kids Karate NOW ENROLLING 2219 Cole Street Birmingam MI 48009 www.bmartialarts.com 248 646-6608 2036260 Serving Our Community For Over 45 Years! Jeff Stewart Assistant New Car Sales Manager Serving the Community Since 1969 5FMFHSBQI3Et4PVUIýFMEt t 248-636-2736 Glassman Automotive Group CONGRATULATIONS GLASSMAN SUBARU A division of Rated #1 In Best Purchase Experience in the Midwest 2013 and 2014 Feature your business with OyWhataDeal to acquire quality and eager new customers via risk-free and highly-targeted marketing. By running an offer with OyWhataDeal, your promotion will be e-mailed to thousands of loyal subscribers who will read about your offer, visit your website, share your business with their friends and follow you on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.