The Gender Journey’s Group main goal is t o create a safe space to explore Gender Identify and Gender Expression. We hope that at the end of this group folks will feel a part of a larger com munity\, have more comfort and clarity around their own identity\, and fee l supported to live their life in the way that feels most comfortable with them. As the name of the group indicates\, we are not trying to arrive at a specific outcome or “destination” that is the same for everybody\, we are embracing the journey for each individual. This group is a partners hip between NL Health Services\, Quadrangle NL and Lifewise.
\nTopic s are provided as a way to guide exploration\, and to share information th at may be helpful in this exploration. However\, topics and weekly agenda ’s can be modified to fit the needs of each unique group composition. A sample outline for the group is as follows:
\nWeek 1 – Creating a
Safe Space and Exploring Hopes and Fears
\nWeek 2 – Exploring Gende
r Identity Within our Current Society
\nWeek 3 – Exploring Options
for “Coming Out”
\nWeek 4 – Gender Play (Exploring Possibilitie
s)
\nWeek 5 – Gender Play (Exploring Possibilities)
\nWeek 6
– Exploring Options Around Physical Transitioning
\nWeek 7 – Expl
oring Relationships (Family and Dating)
\nWeek 8 – Self Care and Me
ntal Health
\nWeek 9 – Moving Forward and Closure
The Gende
r Journey’s Group will be offered virtually on Thursday’s starting Nov
ember 14\, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 island time (5:30 pm – 7:30 Labrad
or time). The group will run for sessions with 2 weeks off for Christmas.
\nPlease email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information
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