Protea Wellness

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!!!

Alt text: "How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race? I mean how many years does it take people to see that? We're all in this rat race together!"

~ Marsha P. Johnson

Co-leader of the Stonewall Riot, alongside Sylvia Rivera, Tommy Lanigan-Schmidt, Stormé DeLarverie, and others.

06/01/2026

Content Warning: Tr*nsphobia, H*te Cr*mes, and Mu*der.

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Protea Wellness's staff are universally reeling at the transphobic hate crime that recently stole UW student Juniper Blessing 's life. (In fact, the Protea staff member responsible for our social media was so shocked that they needed time before they could write about Mx. Blessing.)

By all accounts, Mx. Blessing is remembered as a compassionate, kind soul, and a musically and academically gifted college student with intent to study Atmospheric Science, with double minors in Music and Philosophy.

The link includes their family's statement on their death:

Statement from the Human Rights Alliance on Behalf of the Family of the 19-Year-Old University of Washington Student Who Lost Their Life in an Act of Extreme Violence

Statement from the Human Rights Alliance on Behalf of the Family of the 19-Year-Old University of Washington Student Who Lost Their Life in an Act of Extreme Violence

05/26/2026

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Memorial Day

Historians believe that the first Memorial Day celebration in the United States was organized by formerly enslaved Black Americans less than one month after the Civil War ended.

This day of mourning, known as "Decoration Day,” was observed with a 10,000-person (predominantly freed former slaves, and some white missionaries) march around a formerly Confederate racehorse track, to mark the monumental task of moving the bodies of Union soldiers (who died in a Confederate prison on those grounds) from a mass grave into individual graves.

05/11/2026

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Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day is a complicated one, so we’re sending love to everybody in our communities who has a relationship with the holiday. Whether sentimental, a day of mourning, a day to celebrate, a day to be celebrated, or anything else or in-between, we see you, and we care.

04/28/2026

Starting THIS FRIDAY!!!

We’re inviting all caregivers of trans youth to our Georgetown office to our weekly Trans Family Group Support!

Register by emailing Finn: [email protected]

Sessions are only $40, and our group is facilitated by Protea Wellness therapists Finn Menzies (he/him) and Kris Branson (they/them)! Our first meeting is Friday, May 1st, 2026 from noon to 1 pm.

Please see our flier (and its alt text below) for more info, and email Finn ([email protected]) to register, and/or if you have any questions.

Hope to see you there!

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Trans Family Group Support

Therapy Topics:

• Education on gender development

• Explore gender experiences through storytelling

• Experiment with somatic practices for self trust, discharging anxiety and anger

• Cultivate sustainable community

Open to caregivers of trans youth. $40 per session.

When and Where:

Weekly on Fridays (Starting May 1st, 2026).
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at Protea Wellness Georgetown, located at 6770 E Marginal Wy S, Building E, suite 321, Seattle, WA 98108.

How to Register:

Register by emailing Finn [email protected]

Meet The Facilitators:

The website with more infirmation about Finn Menzies is located at: https://www.proteawellness.org/finn

The website with more infirmation about Kris Branson is located at https://www.proteawellness.org/kris

04/26/2026

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Happy Le***an Visibility Day!!!!!!

This April 26, we celebrate our sisters, not just our cis-ters. Sending love and good vibes to all sapphic communities.

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04/26/2026

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Happy Arab American Heritage Month!

Although April became Arab American Heritage Month 2017, it was first federally recognized when proclaimed by the then-President of the United States in 2023.

Protea Wellness wishes our Arab American families, colleagues, neighbors, friends, and everyone who identifies with this label peace, safety, prosperity, and joy.

04/21/2026

We’re inviting all caregivers of trans youth to our Georgetown office to our weekly Trans Family Support Group!

Sessions are only $40, and our group is facilitated by Protea Wellness therapists Finn Menzies (he/him) and Kris Branson (they/them)! Our first meeting is Friday, May 1st, 2026 from noon to 1 pm.

Please see our flier (and its alt text below) for more info, and email Finn ([email protected]) to register, and/or if you have any questions.

Hope to see you there!

Alt text:

Trans Family Group Support

Therapy Topics:

• Education on gender development

• Explore gender experiences through storytelling

• Experiment with somatic practices for self trust, discharging anxiety and anger

• Cultivate sustainable community

Open to caregivers of trans youth. $40 per session.

When and Where:

Weekly on Fridays (Starting May 1st, 2026).
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at Protea Wellness Georgetown, located at 6770 E Marginal Wy S, Building E, suite 321, Seattle, WA 98108.

How to Register:

Register by emailing Finn [email protected]

Meet The Facilitators:

The website with more infirmation about Finn Menzies is located at: https://www.proteawellness.org/finn

The website with more infirmation about Kris Branson is located at https://www.proteawellness.org/kris

04/21/2026

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It’s 4/20!

Here’s a friendly reminder that:

1. Cannabis can be a relatively safe, fun hobby for many people, when enjoyed responsibly.

2. Cannabis can trigger symptoms in mental heath conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.

3. While it may feel like cannabis does not affect driving, in truth it slows reaction times and it is not recommended for use before operating heavy machinery like automobiles.

4. Cannabis Use Disorder is in the DSM-5-TR, and can impact mental health in a variety of ways.

5. If you or someone you know is having trouble controlling cannabis use, therapists who specialize in substance issues can help! 988 also offers options.

If you are celebrating 4/20, please take
these cautions into account, and have fun!