Get to know Queering The MehⓇ-trix (LGBTQIA++ Support Group).

Basic Information

• Fees Type: Free
• City: Online Only
• Facilitated By: Lived Experience Facilitator & Mental Health Practitioner
• Languages: English
• Address: Zoom
• Meets: Two Sundays A Month
• Participant Limit: 6
• LGBTQIA Support

What is the group about?

"This is a safe space for those struggling, questioning, stumbling, climbing, finding their way through the spectrum of sexuality, gender identity and everything around these themes. Those who attend our session find a sense of belonging, hard laughter (where we laugh at the hard stuff in life) and tools they can use in their own time ♥ This space is a ‘queer-only’ space specific for curious humans."

What is your founding story?

"We noticed a growing need for a queer-only space—one that could specifically support individuals in the early stages of exploring their queer identity (but not just people in their early stages). Many participants expressed the need for a community where they could share, process, and find support without the added layer of explaining their queerness to those outside the experience. Queering The Meh-trix was born from that understanding—a …"

Who is your group for?

"A safe space for those struggling, questioning, stumbling, climbing, finding our way through the spectrum of sexuality, gender identity and everything around these themes."

How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?

"Fill out the registration form, then receive an email confirmation from us based on what you have filled. You can expect to hear back a day before the session."

Walk us through the average format of your group session.

"Our sessions are 2 hours and 30 minutes long and are structured to create a safe, open, and reflective space for everyone. Here’s what a typical session looks like: * Check-In – We begin with a short check-in where each person shares how they are feeling as they enter the space. This helps us acknowledge where we are emotionally and set the tone for the session. * Invitations for a Safe & Brave Space – We revisit the principles that guide …"

What do you hope for participants in your group to take back with them after a session?

"1. Feeling heard. 2. Feeling validated. 3. Feeling respected. 4. Lighter. 5. Sense of belonging. 6. Know they always have a safe brave space"