Did you know bisexual+ people make up over half of the LGBTQ+ community and have been critical change makers in the fight for queer and trans liberation? Yet somehow bi+ folks are often excluded from community and denied affirming mental health care due to stigma and misinformation. I created this group to address the mental health disparities we in the bisexual+ community experience. This group acknowledges the unique struggles that we face, offering solidarity, support, and coping skills.
Who: Bisexual+ Trauma Recovery is for adults living in California of any gender who identify within the bisexual/pansexual+ umbrella (omnisexual, fluid, mspec, nonmonosexual queer, unlabeled, etc).
What: 9 week therapeutic skills and psychoeducation group focused on trauma healing through somatics (mindfulness, yoga, movement), expressive arts, and community. Attendees can expect to: 1) learn the basic science of trauma, oppression, and the nervous system, 2) practice somatic coping skills for emotional regulation and managing triggers, 3) use art and journaling as an integration tool and 4) connect with a community of people who understand the unique struggles of bisexual/pansexual+ folks.
When: Select Mondays in May, June, and July from 5:30 to 7 pm.
- May 12th and 19th. No class Memorial Day on the 26th.
- June 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. No class on June 2nd.
- July 14th, 21st, and 28th. No class on July 7th.
Where: Online in California. Hosted via a secure and private HIPAA compliant platform, Zoom for Healthcare.
Cost: $55 per session. 2 spots available at reduced fee of $25 per session, available to people who could not afford to attend otherwise. To hold the stability of the container I ask that folks try to commit to attending every session.
To Learn More: visit https://www.josephinekelly.com/groups
To Begin Registration: Email [email protected] to set up a consultation or fill out this intake form: https://forms.gle/CoRQ7HoF7TAq6zpM7
Facilitated by: Josephine Kelly (they/she/he) is a bi and nonbinary therapist. They’ve facilitated trauma-informed groups for the past 7 years in domestic violence shelters, juvenile justice centers, schools, and in-patient rehab facilities.