In the Media
From Podcasts to Radio, News Articles and Professional Blogs BriAnna Simons (B.S.W., M.S.W.) has shared her knowledge and expertise as a clinical social worker and author in areas spanning self-care, emotionally attuned parenting strategies, and supporting children and youth with diversity and allyship.
Groundwork on YouTube
A Self Care Check In w/BriAnna Simons
A part of the Bright Lights series, this conversation with BriAnna Simons is about making time for self-reflection so that you can lower your stress levels and connect with each other.
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BriAnna is a clinical social worker, specializing in child and play-based therapy. She also works with parents, couples, and individuals.
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Tara hosts live zoom calls with various experts focusing on themes to support entrepreneurs, so they can take care of themselves and tend to their business.
Bite-Sized Balance Podcast with Wendy McCallum on YouTube
Episode 53: Raising Transgender Kids and Allies
Wendy chats with Cyndi Sweeney and BriAnna Simons, who are both parents of transgender children and advocates for inclusion awareness. Cyndi is a writer, educator, journalist and consultant for beyond binary thinking, and BriAnna is a clinical social worker who specializes in child and play-based therapies.
Cyndi and BriAnna share the challenges and joys that have come with parenting their children as well as some helpful insight for parents of cis kids around how to raise sensitive allies for transgender children. They discuss their new children’s book, The Pink Balloon, and share resources for families with a member who is questioning their gender identity.
Where Parents Talk TV on YouTube
What Parents Should Know About Trans Children and Gender Identity: Moms POV
Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk TV speaks to Cynthia Sweeney and BriAnna Simons, moms and Nova Scotia residents about each of their family's journeys with a trans child and what inspired them to write a storybook on gender identity for parents, educators and children.
CMHA-Nova Scotia Division on YouTube
Making Connections: The Power of Peer Support
In this session we introduced participants to some of the Parent/Caregiver peer support groups that are available to offer insight, and support from a place of lived experience.
Where Parents Talk TV on YouTube
What To Know When Your Child Comes Out as Trans: Cynthia Sweeney & BriAnna Simons
Navigating the complexities of gender identity can be a profound journey for families, as we delve into the experiences of parents whose children have come out as transgender. Today, I’m joined by Cynthia Sweeney and Brianna Simons, two remarkable moms who channeled their personal stories into the book "The Pink Balloon," aimed at illuminating the path for other families in similar situations. They share their unique journeys—Cynthia’s child revealing their identity at a young age and Brianna's experience in supporting her child through their transition. Together, they emphasize the importance of open communication, community support, and the need for resources that can guide parents in understanding and embracing their child's identity. With a blend of heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, this episode promises to be both enlightening and empowering for anyone looking to foster a more inclusive environment for their children. In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, Nova Scotia moms Cynthia Sweeney and BriAnna Simons describe each of their family's experience with a trans child, including how they found out about their children's gender identity, where they turned for help and what inspired them to come together and write a storybook on the topic, called, The Pink Balloon.