Spoon Theory: A Disability & Chronic Illness Group
Spoon Theory is a virtual support group for people who identify as disabled and/or chronically ill. This will be a space for folks to build community, share experiences, and get support from peers. This group will center the experiences of intersectional identities impacted most by chronic illness & disability, especially when navigating medical and wellness systems. This group is open to anyone who: identifies as having a disability and/or chronic illness (no formal diagnosis needed); is 18 years or older; has access to an internet connection; and is located in New York state
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New York, NY 10001
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Gay Men's Intimacy Group
Starting on Thursday, Feb 29th we will be facilitating a gay men's intimacy group that will be oriented towards gay men throughout NY state. The group will explore barriers to intimacy, both internally and externally, and feelings of isolation. Specific topics of exploration will depend on the interests and needs of the group members, but might include: alienation from families, sex and friendship, relationship dynamics, masculinity vs. toxic masculinity, heteronormativity, self-image and expectations, etc. We'll be running this virtually on Thursdays, 7:30-9pm EST for 8 weeks. $50/session with sliding scale available.
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Trans Peer Support Group
Starting on Wednesday, Feb 28th we will be offering a Transgender peer support group. This support group will be focusing on holding space for Transgender identifying individuals who are Pre and Post - op gender affirming medical transition. We will also be offering letter writing and resources sharing for medical transition. Our hope is to offer a therapeutic space for folks to create community, share experiences, and feel supported in their transition. All transgender identifying individuals are welcome! We'll be running this virtually on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30pm EST for 6 weeks. $35/session with sliding scale available.