Trans Femme Support Group
This support group is a supportive and confidential space for transfemme adults (including binary trans women, nonbinary transfemmes, and folks exploring their transfemme gender identity) to connect with others who share this identity and are going through similar experiences. This group takes an intersectional, anti-oppressive group therapy approach toward building participants’ self-confidence, overcoming shame and stigma, and dismantling internalized transmisogyny. We will focus on empowering group members to support each other through challenges, celebrate moments of trans joy, and find strength in community.
What to Expect
Participants will use group dynamics to:
receive interpersonal support and feedback on specific issues around gender
identify their internalized messages of oppression and explore more self-enhancing beliefs
explore the impact of oppressive societal beliefs and practices
develop a sense of personal and social power
explore the power of relationships and connectedness
Details
Group Length: 12 Weeks
Group Size: Group will run with at least 6 participants and cap at 12
Group Location: This group will meet virtually
When: Wednesdays from 6-7:15pm starting on February 26th
Group Cost: The fee for each session ranges from $0-100, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Healthfirst is accepted as in network.
We ask that folks only sign up if they can commit to attending at least 11 sessions, which provides for 1 cancellation should needs arise. However, no one will be removed from the group if further unexpected cancellations are needed.
Please be advised that, as per Healthfirst’s rules, Healthfirst clients cannot be seen for groups on the same day they are seen for individual or relationship therapy.
Facilitated by G&STC psychotherapist, Molly Dohery
As a transgender woman and a therapist focused on working with LGBTQ+ clients on issues related to sexuality and gender identity, I believe that finding community and support in a group of peers can be immensely helpful for TGNB folks, especially in a world that so often dehumanizes us or dismisses our needs. As the facilitator of this group, I will do my best to create a safe, affirming, and kind environment for participants to share their personal experiences and find support and connection in a space by and for transfemmes.
Membership details:
Participants will self-identify on the transfemme spectrum. Transfemme is used as an umbrella term to include anyone who feels aligned with nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, binary or other femme-leaning gender identities. If you feel this identity umbrella describes you then this space is for you!
