Trans & Non-Binary Therapeutic Support Group
“Without community, there is no liberation.”
Audre Lorde
Who is the collective for?
The group is for adults who identify as queer, trans or non-binary, intersex, gender expansive or exploring their gender or queerness in some shape. The group is open to all diverse rainbow identities. The group is inclusive of those who do not identify has having a gender, or whom may be questioning the future of their gender expression.
There will be a minimum of 3 attendees and a maximum of 8 attendees to allow for the right balance of size, along with a highly specialist facilitator with experience running groups for trans and non binary folk including online groups as based on published research (aka The Theatre of Life methodology).
When is the group?
Providing enough attendees sign up, the first 3 sessions are proposed to be on:
Session 1: Friday 31st May 16:00-17:00
Session 2: Friday 7th June 16:00-17:00
Session 3: Friday 14th June 16:00-17:00
What sort of themes will be discussed in the group?
At the start of each session I will generate some themes, and bring some ideas also. Some examples from the growing menu of topics I will suggest include:
How to sustain ourselves when things are triggering in media and society in solidarity?
How to respond to relationships with work, friends and family during times of change?
What does preventative mental health support look like and how do we gain a critical look at ourselves in social context (critical conscious raising - Paulo Freire)?
What makes a good ally?
How do we promote and demote folk in our chosen families, tribe or team?
Who helps us get ready in the backstage of our life?
How to respond to unacceptable behaviour in a way that aligns to our values?
Self-Care vs. Collective-Care: how do we navigate these and what shape does it take?
How do we recharge our head, heart and body batteries and keep ourselves connected to the things we hold in high regard?
What’s the fee?
The group works out at £40 per session, to offer a relatively low cost therapeutic option which I appreciate is important to the queer community. The fee is requested in advance for the 3 hours up front totalling £120 with the hope and expectation of attending each as many of the sessions as is of course reasonably possible. The block of 3 sessions comes to the average cost of 1 individual 1:1 therapy session in London’s standard rate, which is a great opportunity to get three sessions for the standard price of one along with the experience of working with others.
How can I sign up?
If you are able to attend, please book by the deadline: Friday 17th of May at 17:00 by using this link or QR Code:
What’s the cancellation policy?
We really hope to ensure the group attendees can get the most out of the group, and as such if you are unable to commit to the session block, please do let me know with 7 days day’s notice. If you have paid for the sessions, the cancellation deadline is noon on 24th May. This allows us to cancel the group block of sessions with enough notice for all, if attendance falls below a viable level. Please note that you will not be refunded for individual missed sessions once the deadline has past.
I would ask that you let me know if you have any questions and I'd be happy to try to help.
You can do so by speaking with my on NarrativesOfUs@gmail.com, or in session.
I am really excited to be offering this space and I hope to see you there!
Dane
