Bisexual Organizing Project's Chit Chat GatheringWhat: informal conversation and friendship
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Wilde Roast
Street: 518 E Hennepin Ave
City State Zip: Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 331-4544
Notes: Women-identified only event.
Come join us for conversation and friendship!
Organized by: Twin Cities Bisexual Organizing Project
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The Center for Women's Group TherapyOffering LGBT friendly groups for all women.
Our groups are co-facilitated by Candace Margulies, LICSW and Ilise Katz, LPCC. The groups are psychodynamic, insight oriented, on-going therapy groups emphasizing relationship building, intimacy, and depth. Our groups are 90 minutes and are held on weeknights in our office at 3754 Pleasant Avenue in south Minneapolis. Most insurance is accepted and we have a sliding fee scale. For more information or to request a free intake interview, call 612 802 1405
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Coming Out Groups for WomenNew groups start summer 2012. Psycho-educational support group for women who are “coming out” as bisexual or lesbian or as a woman attracted to women.
The group will meet for 14 consecutive weeks and for 75 minutes/session. Day & time to be determined. Each group member will be given a group outline, bibliography, and resource list.
Call for more information and to schedule a personal Intake Session. Group is $40 per each group session. Sliding fee scale available. Free phone consult.
Group developed & facilitated by: Irene Greene, M.S.Ed. Psychotherapist 30 years experience
100 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
For more information: 612.874.6442. irenegreene@earthlink.net
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Coming Out Group for "Older" WomenPsycho-educational support group for women who are “coming out” later in life as bisexual or lesbian or as a woman attracted to women.
The group will meet for 14 consecutive weeks and for 75 minutes/session. Starts in November 2011. Day & time to be determined. Each group member will be given a group outline, bibliography, and resource list.
Call for more information and to schedule a personal Intake Session. Group is $40 per each group session. Sliding fee scale available. Free phone consult.
Group developed & facilitated by: Irene Greene, M.S.Ed. Psychotherapist 30 years experience
100 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
For more information: 612.874.6442. irenegreene@earthlink.net
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Gay Men's Therapy GroupTuesday Evenings for two hours
Dr Peter Olson
peophd@aol.com
Licensed Psychologist
Golden Valley, MN
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P.R.I.S.M. presents Gay Men's Therapy GroupStarting Tuesday 6/14/2011
Time: 6pm to 7:30 pm
A Gay Men’s therapy group is starting and will focus on understanding sexual health, mental health, and intimacy. Topics can include depression, anxiety, sexuality, coming out issues, sexual compulsivity, body images,
Who: Gay Men
When: Tuesday’s
Where: 2110 Lyndale Ave S, Suite D
Facilitator: Shannon Garrity, PhD, LP
Group size is limited to 8 individuals. Space is limited.
Cost is $75 per group, often covered by insurance. Dr. Garrity is a provider for BCBS, Health Partners, and Medica. Please call for other insurance plans which may or may not be covered.
For More Information, contact Dr. Shannon Garrity, PysD, LP at 952-353-5931
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Gender Exploration GroupThis group welcomes young people who are exploring their own gender identity and wish to do so in the company of other youth.
Typical topics include decision making related to medical intervention, family relationships, communication, sex and love. Open to: Youth 13-25 years old exploring their gender identity. Please call 612-235-6743 to request an intake prior to participation.
Date & Time: Thursdays from 7pm-9pm
Location: RECLAIM - 3217 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Fee:
Most major insurance plans accepted.Recommended fee for service for those without insurance is the equivalent to what the client earns per hour; no one will be turned away due to lack of access to resources.
Facilitators: Janet Bystrom, LICSW, Trained Volunteer and Intern
Contact Info:
reclaim.lgbtyouth@gmail.com; 612-235-6743
http://www.reclaim-lgbtyouth.org
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GLBTQ survivors of sexual violence peer facilitated support groupWhere: Sexual Violence Center in Minneapolis. This group is free and offered to people who identify as LGBTQ and who have experienced any forced or unwanted sexual contact. All meetings are closed and confidential. We are planning on starting the group in February or March of 2011. Currently we are taking names from people who may be interested in joining. You can call 612.871.5111 or 612.871.5100 ext. 14 to get on our waiting list. Groups will be held at our office: 3757 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412. There are no fees as we are a non-profit agency.
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Group Therapy for Women and Men"Studies identify up to 40-60 percent of [mental health] patients as having histories of trauma."
"There is no better place than the community context in therapy groups to heal the life-sustaining internal and external object relations of traumatized persons."
--Robert Klein, PhD, and Victor Schermer, MA, authors of Group Psychotherapy for Psychological Trauma
This group is especially effective for clients with trauma and/or interpersonal issues. It was designed to provide accessible, high-quality therapy at a reasonable cost. Participants pay a reduced fee out-of-pocket. Except Medical Assistance, no insurance is accepted. The group may be used as a client's sole form of treatment, or it may be used in conjunction with ongoing or occasional individual or couples therapy provided by other therapists.
Tuesday Evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM
$35.00 per session
Pay out-of-pocket only
No insurance accepted except Medical Assistance
Advance payment of $140.00 required for each segment of four sessions
90-minute/$150.00 individual intake interview required
Tom Glaser, MS
Licensed Psychologist
Loring Medical Building
1409 Willow Street
Suite 608
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.240.4289
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Latitude at Twin TownBrief Description: Residential and outpatient chemical dependency / mental illness treatment program serving LGBT individuals. Programs are designed to provide individual care and meet the needs of each person.
Open to what type of clients: LGBT 18+
Date & time: Residential 24/7 & Outpatient Monday, Wed, and Thursday 10am.
Ongoing group or time limited group: Time limited
Support group or therapy group: Therapy
Location: St. Paul
Fee: Rule 25 County funding, Insurance, and self pay options.
Facilitator(s): LADC, LPC, LP, RN
Contact info: 651-645-3661
Steve Branco, MA LPC
Program Director
Meridian Behavioral Health
Steve.branco@meridianprograms.com
612-916-4876
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LGBTQ Couples Group(For established couples)
Brief Description: This group is a 6 week group for LGBTQ couples who have been together for awhile (eg., 3 years or more) and are looking for ways to strengthen and improve their relationship.
Open to what type of clients: lesbian couples, gay couples, bisexual couples, transgender couples, and queer couples who have been together for awhile (eg., it is suggested that the couple has been with each other for a minimum of 3 years or more). Group will occur if 5 couples register.
Date & time: Tuesdays, February 15-March 22, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Ongoing group or time limited group: Limited Time
Support group or therapy group: This is a therapy group where members will find support from other group members and receive psychoeducation. Participants will participate in sharing, discussion, group exercises, and couple exercises.
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fee: $150/couple, will bill BCBS
Facilitator(s): Ross Aalgaard, MDiv, MSW, LGSW
Contact info: Ross A. Aalgaard
Westminster Counseling Center
1200 Marquette Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-7743 ext 285
raalgaard@wpc-mpls.org
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Mind Body Skills GroupBrief Description: 10 week psycho-educational support group based on the protocol from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. The focus of the groups is to teach a variety of skills based on the interaction between our mind and body. Skills include, but are not limited to, deep breathing, meditation, simple biofeedback, imagery and movement. These skills facilitate relaxation and sharpen personal awareness in order to improve self-care choices. The skills are useful as an adjunct to psychotherapy, as stress management, overall health and wellness and with physical conditions where stress is a component. Each group has a teaching component, an experiential component and a sharing component.
Open to what type of clients: all
Date & time: the group typically runs twice per year, usually on Tuesday evenings
Ongoing group or time limited group: a 10 week group
Support group or therapy group: a support/educational group. Intake is required.
Location: Grove Psychotherapy, Inc. 219 SE Main St, Ste 506, Minneapolis, MN
Fee: set fee for the series, insurance does not apply
Facilitator(s): Linda C. Nelson, MA, LP
Contact info: 612-379-2640 x15 or lcnelson2@msn.com
Linda C. Nelson, MA, LP
Grove Psychotherapy, Inc.
219 SE Main St, Ste 506
Minneapolis, MN 55414
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A New Day Treatment Program for Depression and AnxietyWhere: Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
When: Mon, Wed and Thurs Day Treatment Program
Group: Depression & Anxiety Group: Tuesdays 4:00-5:15pm
Who: It is appropriate for individuals with and without an eating disorder. We have started to expand our focus at Water's Edge CHC to not only be on eating disorders (we continue to offer all the same programming for those diagnoses) but to also include depression, anxiety, trauma, and OCD. The day treatment program is appropriate for anyone who has long-term dysthymia, moderate-severe depression/anxiety, mild depression that is not lifting and you assess them to need more support/education, & trauma survivors who would benefit from psycho-education, skills teaching and support to learn how to better manage their symptoms.
Kim Bushman, PhD, LP
1755 Southcross Dr. W
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-5020 ext .20
www.watersedgechc.com
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Over Forty and Over Men: Coming Out & Sexual Identity Group for WomenStarting January 10, 2011, Edina Comfort Care will be offering a group, Over Forty and Over Men.This group is for all women over the age of 40 who are struggle with identity issues or deciding to come out.
The group will begin Monday, January 10th from 6:00pm-7:30pm and it will be facilitated by a licensed therapist. At this time the group will meet every Monday for ten weeks. The cost is $20.00 per session or the individual can utilize their insurance. The group will meet at the clinic, 7300 France Ave S. Edina. Please call 952.913.5403 and reserve your seat. Call quickly since this group has traditionally filled quickly.
EDINA COMFORT CARE COUNSELING CLINIC
7300 France Ave S. #208
Edina, Minnesota 55435 952.913.5403
Email: edinacomfortcare@aol.com
website: edinacomfortcare.com
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Q20: An Embodied Self-Care Support GroupNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS & DONATIONS
Q20 is a group for people in their 20s who are out, coming out, or figuring out sexual and gender identities & building queer community. It's a new take on support groups because it incorporates body work & other self care healing tools. Participants will learn and practice self-care with peers & facilitators, and gain access to self-care resources in the Twin Cities. Modalities explored will include acupressure, somatic movement re-patterning, self-defense, trauma recovery, and other healing tools.
If you are interested get your application in ASAP! we have a few spots left!
WHEN: Tuesdays from 7-9pm, February 15th - May 10th, 2011
WHERE:
New Queer Collective Space- 3405 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN
WHY: To support healthy questioning, coming out, & queer community building
COST: $10/ session or $100 upfront for participants paying out of pocket.
$100-$500 for participants with institutional sponsorship.
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Questions? Contact Molly at Q20msp@gmail.com or 651-492-6636.
$$$ We are seeking financial support for the project through tax deductible donations and sponsorship. If you or your organization is able to support Q20 or a specific Q20 participant, please contact Maryrose at 651-210-4465 or . Make checks out to the Aegis Foundation with Q20 in subject line and mail to Q20 c/o Aegis Foundation, 4500 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Website: Q20msp.wordpress.com
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RECLAIM Families GroupRECLAIM Families is a support group for youth exploring their gender identity and the people who love them. Our meetings consist of one shared hour and one hour in which youth and their support people break into separate groups. Topics addressed might include comfort with names and pronouns, safety, medical decision making, and talking with extended family, etc.
Open to: Youth who are exploring their gender identities and the people who love them.
Date & Time: 2nd Saturday of every month from 1pm-3pm.
Please call 612-235-6743 to request an intake prior to participation.
Location: RECLAIM - 3217 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Contact Info:reclaim.lgbtyouth@gmail.com; 612-235-6743
Fee: Donations are gratefully accepted
Facilitators: Trained community volunteer
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Sexual Abuse Support GroupsSVC is going to be starting a youth support group and an adult men’s group this fall. The day and time is yet to be determined. These groups will be closed and will run for 10 weeks and is for victim/survivors of sexual violence.
For more information:
Megan Close
Direct Services Coordinator
Sexual Violence Center
612.871.5100 ext.14
mclose@sexualviolencecenter.org
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Sexual Abuse Therapy Group for WomenTuesdays, 415-545pm
Ongoing
Most insurances accepted
For more information and to receive a flyer contact:
Irene Greene, MSEd. Psychotherapist 612.874-6442
irenegreene@earthlink.net
Mindy Benowitz, PhD., L.P. 612.870-0398
100 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Support Group for GLBTQ Survivors of Sexual ViolenceA peer facilitated support group for people who identify as LGBTQ and who have experienced any forced or unwanted sexual contact.
All meetings are closed and confidential.
Next group in February or March of 2011. Currently taking names from people who may be interested in joining.
Contact: 612.871.5111 or 612.871.5100 ext. 14 to get on our waiting list.
Sexual Violence Center
3757 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412.
There are no fees as we are a non-profit agency.
Megan Close
Direct Services Program Coordinator
Sexual Violence Center
612.871.5100 ext.14
612.871.1550 (fax)
mclose@sexualviolencecenter.org
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"Tongues Untied" Discussion GroupMonthly on 1st & 3rd Mondays
4:00-6:00 PM
Appleby Hall 41, University of MN-Twin Cities
Join us for bi-monthly discussions with other GLBTQ People of Color and FREE PIZZA! With the growing population of GLBTQ students, staff & faculty of color on predominately white and heteronormative college campuses, we see the need to create a space we can call our own to discuss issues that affect us, and have respectful open discussions concerning the intersection of race and sexual identity. Undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, community members -- all are welcome! Though we appreciate our white allies, we ask that attendance be limited to GLBTQ people of color.
For more info, contact Jason Jackson at jacks973@umn.edu
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Women's Integrative Therapy GroupDescription: Weekly group, talk therapy for 5-6 weeks followed by an outside integrative experience such as art therapy, music therapy, journaling, meditation, psychodrama, yoga, voice movement, Feldenkrais . We go to the same outside practitioner for a minimum of three times over a 15-week period.
Open to what type of clients: Women, of all sexual orientations, late 30's through late 60's. High functioning people who are open to stretching, exploring and willing to take some risks. Issues include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relationship concerns, sexual concerns, grief and loss
Wednesday's 4:30-6:30
Ongoing group- has been in operation in this format for 20 years.
Therapy group
Location: 1599 Selby Ave. #107, St. Paul (office of Ruth Markowitz)
Fee: $50 per session. No sliding fee. Some Blue Cross coverage depending of their plan.
Facilitator: Ruth Markowitz, MA, LP
contact Ruth for information: 651-222-5457
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