A supportive virtual group exploring the intersection of gender and ADHD. Visit my website for more information at findsteadyground.com/workshops
A supportive virtual group exploring the intersection of gender and ADHD. Visit my website for more information at findsteadyground.com/workshops
Sign up for our virtual trans support group to gain community, learn valuable skills, and celebrate the joyful experience of being trans, alongside other trans and like-minded individuals. The group takes place biweekly starting May 13, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EST!
Hosted by Charlotte Pidgeon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
Sign up for our virtual trans support group to gain community, learn valuable skills, and celebrate the joyful experience of being trans, alongside other trans and like-minded individuals. The group takes place biweekly starting May 13, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm EST!
Every Third Thursday of the month via Zoom from 8 - 10 PM EST/EDT. O?pen to 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying folks and neurodivergent community members to provide a safe space for neuroqueer discussion, reflection and collective care. Sign up first via Eventbrite, you will then receive an email from us to complete your registration for the event date you'd like with Blue Sky's JaneApp website. E?mail hello@blueskylearning.ca for any questions or concerns.
Every Third Thursday of the month via Zoom from 8 - 10 PM EST/EDT. O?pen to 2SLGBTQIA+ identifying folks and neurodivergent community members to provide a safe space for neuroqueer discussion, reflection and collective care. Sign up first via Eventbrite, you will then receive an email from us to complete your registration for the event date you'd like with Blue Sky's JaneApp website. E?mail hello@blueskylearning.ca for any questions or concerns.
Loneliness impairs us. We are all pack animals and we all need meaningful connection with others. Many of us have gotten rusty in our social skills, especially now. We have a great time in Friendship Groups for Humans. This is not therapy, this is a peer-support group with a focus on connection and wellness. We practice loving kindness together to create a safe space to share what's going on for you in your life as we find new flexibility to co-create more meaningful relationships and experiences in life. Online. Looking for locations around Church/Wellesley.
Hosted by OnlineTherapyOntario.com
Registered Psychotherapist, BED, BBA, CAPT, CRPO
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4X
Loneliness impairs us. We are all pack animals and we all need meaningful connection with others. Many of us have gotten rusty in our social skills, especially now. We have a great time in Friendship Groups for Humans. This is not therapy, this is a peer-support group with a focus on connection and wellness. We practice loving kindness together to create a safe space to share what's going on for you in your life as we find new flexibility to co-create more meaningful relationships and experiences in life. Online. Looking for locations around Church/Wellesley.
Online monthly peer support group for autistic women and nonbinary individuals. Multiple groups available each month. www.dorizener.com/good-company
Online monthly peer support group for autistic women and nonbinary individuals. Multiple groups available each month. www.dorizener.com/good-company
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Are you questioning your sexuality, gender or going through a transition? This group supports a confidential and safe place to explore questions, raise thoughts and challenge beliefs. Who are you now and who do you see yourself becoming? Find inner wisdom and share experiences with others to bring clarity of thoughts and beliefs system that are limiting to your expression of your true self. Do you feel isolated, alone with your struggles? This group will use mindfulness, guided meditation to quiet the mind, and group discussion that gathers themes for group discussion. How has your experience past or present shaped your ability to express yourself?
Hosted by Janice Canning
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CHyp, CCPA
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L6A
Are you questioning your sexuality, gender or going through a transition? This group supports a confidential and safe place to explore questions, raise thoughts and challenge beliefs. Who are you now and who do you see yourself becoming? Find inner wisdom and share experiences with others to bring clarity of thoughts and beliefs system that are limiting to your expression of your true self. Do you feel isolated, alone with your struggles? This group will use mindfulness, guided meditation to quiet the mind, and group discussion that gathers themes for group discussion. How has your experience past or present shaped your ability to express yourself?
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Transgender Support Groups
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.