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Transcending

Trans and gender diverse students can experience unique stressors because of transphobia, discrimination and social stigma. These experiences of gender-related minority stress can affect their health and overall wellbeing, but students can learn strategies to reduce their impact.

Transcending is an 8-week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group that strives to provide a space for trans and gender diverse students to share experiences and help them understand and work through the impact that gender-related minority stress may have on their lives. Through this therapy group, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about Minority Stressors and how they can impact you.
  • Learn ways to reduce the impacts of Minority Stress and live more authentic to your values.
  • Connect with people who have similar experiences.

Eligibility

Transcending is open to U of T students who identify as trans and gender diverse who have an interest and can commit to participating in an 8-week therapy group.

Schedule

The 8-week program meets in person from 1 – 2:45 p.m. on Thursday afternoons starting January 30.

Book an assessment

If you are interested in participating, please ask any Health & Wellness provider for a referral to the group.

You can also self-refer by calling the medical or mental health clinic at 416-978-8030 ext. 5 (mental health) or ext. 2 (medical service) to schedule an assessment to see if this group is a good fit for you.