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Transcending

Be more confident living your gender

Rigid or negative beliefs about gender that come from society and people around you can make it hard to express yourself as a trans or non-binary person, cause extra stress in your life, and keep you from doing things you enjoy. In this group, you’ll work with therapists and other trans, non-binary and gender-diverse students to reduce the impact of these beliefs on your life and emotions and live more authentically. Before joining, you’ll need an assessment to determine if the group is a good fit for your goals.

The group is designed for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse students who have beliefs about gender that cause stress, make them avoid situations, and impact their life. You will learn and strengthen your skills to help you build self-acceptance and improve your relationships.

  • Connect with other trans and gender-diverse students with similar experiences.
  • Be more confident expressing your gender identity.
  • Learn how to reduce how much negative messages about gender identity affect your life.

Time commitment

Eight weekly sessions for 2 hours a week and independent practice between sessions.

How it works

Each week you’ll learn and practice a new skill to challenge messages about gender and build self-acceptance. Supported by therapists and other students, you’ll be encouraged to use the skill throughout the week and share what worked and what was challenging. Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

  • Challenge societal messages about gender and address the feelings they cause.
  • Challenging negative beliefs about your gender and manage tough emotions that come with it.
  • Face the fears that are holding you back from being yourself.

Why group therapy?

Group therapy gives you the chance to learn from the expertise of therapists and the experiences of other students. In a collaborative and supportive environment, you learn practical skills you can use to improve your wellbeing and reduce symptoms.

How to join

Call 416-978-8030 ext. 5 to book an assessment and see if a group is a good fit for you.

The assessment can be booked within the same day or the next day, and it’s a 45-minute consultation with a therapist where you’ll talk about your challenges, your goals, and what you’re looking to get out of joining a group. The conversation is meant to figure out if a group will help you meet your goals. If not, we’ll guide you to other supports that can.