Queer and Trans Support Group

Group Type: Support Group

Goals of the Group:

1. Exploring and deepening understanding about one’s own experience of queer transness.
2. Building a sense of community and gathering internal and communal resources towards navigating queerness in a cis hetero world.
3. Learning movement/ embodiment practices towards grounding and accessing resilience.

Who Is The Group For?

This group is for queer and trans individuals seeking a safe, inclusive space to connect, share, and empower one another on their journeys.

Discussion Topics:

1. Language, identities, and expressions.
2. Navigating queerness in a cis hetero world.
3. Support systems and coping skills.
4. Mindfulness and movement-based practices for resilience.
5. Healthcare access.
6. Building friendships and communities.

What Will We Talk About?

1. Session 1: Intention setting and committing to building a safer space together.
2. Session 2 and 3: Language, identities, and expressions: What brings us joy? Us and our ecosystem: How do we engage with our ecosystem? What kind of an environment do we dream of?
3. Session 4 and 5: Mapping support systems and coping skills. Learning mindfulness and movement-based practices for resilience. Everything related to healthcare and access.
4. Session 6: Friendships, building communities, and way forward.

Glimpse of the Session:

1. Session 1: Participants set intentions and commit to creating a safe space for all members.
2. Session 2 and 3: Discuss language, identities, and what brings joy. Explore how to engage with the ecosystem and envision a dream environment.
3. Session 4 and 5: Identify support systems and coping skills. Learn mindfulness and movement-based resilience practices, and discuss healthcare access.
4. Session 6: Focus on building friendships, creating communities, and planning for the future.

Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.