Being an LGBTQIA+ human in the dog training industry isn't easy......

But you are not alone. :)

This is an open discussion to help us examine emotional issues (such as safety, client relations, being seen in the industry, and empowering LGBTQIA+ voices), as well as celebrate our existence and build community with each other.

The theme of this session is Reflect and Connect! For our meeting, please bring any tools and technology that feel supportive in your reflection process. Once we have settled into the space and done group introductions, Diane will provide some reflection prompts for 15 minutes of silent/muted reflection time; you are welcome to write, think, meditate, draw, sing–anything that feels authentic to how you reflect!

Spaces are limited so please contact [email protected] if you would like to attend.

This meeting is open to all Diamond Members that identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ Community.

We will hold space to help members of the straight community discover ways to become better allies/accomplices in other future events.

  • Suitable for anyone who would identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community, and would like a safe space to share their truth.

  • The theme for this session is Reflect and Connect! Bring your favorite reflection tools and comfort items to create a cozy environment to reflect in community.

  • In order to create a safe space, participation in this session will be by request only and it won't be recorded.

  • Spaces are limited so if you are a Diamond and would like to join, please email Diane, [email protected] and reserve your place.

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Instructor(s)

Social Media Coordinator

Diane Redding (they/them)

Diane Redding (they/them) is the Social Media Coordinator alongside doing admin tasks for Stellar Village. They are also the insightful and curious co-host of the podcast The Lesson is Love.

Diane is also a doula in training for various life transitions including birth, death and gender exploration. As someone who has witnessed and experienced the struggle of navigating the manifestations of multiple systems of oppression, they are are dedicated to offering low-access-barrier support to marginalized communities, especially people of color who hold other marginalized identities.

Diane holds many identities but most notably is a mixed Black and white, queer, nonbinary, and neurodivergent human.

Dog Trainer, Author, Singer-Songwriter

Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP

I'm a collaborative dog trainer, author, international presenter, singer-songwriter, and keynote speaker of European ancestry (best guess based on DNA and some genealogy is Scotland, "England & Northwestern Europe," Wales, "Germanic Europe," Ireland, and Norway). I've been helping people and dogs professionally since 2003. My passion projects are grief tending, community singing, and woodturning.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior (including humans), somatic awareness, spirituality, psychology. My work is directed at wholehearted living for all beings, including dogs with a history of aggression, frustration, or fear as well as puppies and my other favorite species: humans.

My Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT 2.0 book and BAT 3.0) is used worldwide to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. Well over 200,000 people have learned about BAT so far.

Diane Redding and I co-host a podcast called The Lesson is Love.

As an outgoing introvert, I refresh my batteries by singing, expressing grief in community, and savoring life with my husband (Tom), Labrador (Joey), cat (Garbanzo aka "Adventure Kitty" and "Baby Panther"), and Little Brown Dog (Zuki). I identify as a queer (pansexual), neurodiverse, middle age, white, raised in poverty and now of middle class, and US citizen, spiritual non-Christian leaning toward neo-Druid (but raised in Christian culture). My pronouns are she/her. I am still wrestling with living on the stolen river watershed of the Siuslaw people, who are part of the CTCLUSI.