Teens deserve an affirming space to explore their gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or gender expression without fear of judgment or rejection.

Are you a teenager who wants to…

• Feel heard, understood and included among peers?
• Experience healing through a validating and non-judgemental community?
• Learn practical coping skills for depression and anxiety so you can manage the difficult days without making self-destructive choices?
• Achieve a stable sense of identity to improve self-esteem and decrease problematic interactions?

This 6-week Teen LGBTQIA+ Group will use art-based and communication-based activities to complement the supportive peer environment. Process groups are typically unstructured which means there isn’t a specific topic for each group session, but some of the groups may be focused on a particular theme or the group may be targeted to a specific group of individuals (e.g., women, men, or older students). Members are welcome to bring any issues to the group that they feel are important, and the primary focus of therapy in the group is on the interactions among group members. Members are encouraged to give support and feedback to others, and to work with the reactions and responses that other members’ contributions bring up for them.

6 consecutive Mondays: October 2nd-November 6th

6:30-8pm

This is a closed enrollment group (meaning all 6 sessions must be paid for with intentions to attend) to allow an intimate and shared experience for each individual.

Quotes from Participants:
– “My favorite aspect of the group were the deep and heartfelt conversations.”
– “I was so excited and happy to go to the group every week. I love the flexibility of activities as well.”
– “I felt very welcomed, and I got along very well with everyone.”

Where:

In-person

The Center for Mindfulness and CBT

967 Gardenview Office Pkwy, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Cost: $90 for all 6 sessions, includes refreshments

Led by: Cody Lee Pey

Cody Lee Pey has an MSW from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. They offer affirming and accessible services for oppressed populations. They use an eclectic approach to help clients build awareness, process lived experiences, and promote growth.

Tentative dates for future group: