Tender Hearts is for all 16 and over within the trans man or trans masculine umbrella. As well as all those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity. Tender Hearts focuses on growing a strong toolset around topics like self-compassion, relationships, and connection.
It is about creating space for positive, healthy expressions of masculinity.
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Centre for Sexuality, in partnership with Families Matter, is pleased to offer a monthly support group for families and caregivers of gender creative children up to age 14. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month. We begin at 6:00 p.m. and finish at 7:30 p.m.
This is a support group for parents and caregivers of gender creative children under the age of 14. New families are welcome to join at any point throughout the year and you are welcome to attend based on your availability or interest in the evening’s topic. Gender creative children are kids who express their gender in ways that are different than what might be expected based on their assigned sex at birth. This includes children who may be questioning their gender, transgender, gender fluid, non-binary, or Two-Spirit.
The group is an opportunity for caregivers to share stories, support each other in a non-judgmental atmosphere, and learn more about how to support their gender creative kids. The group is facilitated by the LGBTQ2S+ Natural Supports Worker from Centre for Sexuality (formerly Calgary Sexual Health Centre) and includes resource sharing as well as discussion time.
Free Child Care is provided in the play room at Families Matter during the group. Child Care is run by a staff member from Families Matter and volunteers who have extensive experience working with gender creative kids. The play space is also ideal for kids to connect with others children who share these experiences. Siblings are always welcome to attend.
This group is closed to only families and natural supports (parents, caregivers, guardians) of gender creative children. Please RSVP at the link below so we know who to expect at each meeting and can provide you with COVID-19 protocol info:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gender-creative-families-night-tickets-132995425899
Currently, we are hosting our meetings via Zoom due to the provincial restrictions regarding in person meetings. If folks want to join us, they can register through EventBrite and a facilitator will contact them and provide the Zoom link where they can access the virtual meeting. Our upcoming meeting will be on January 5th from 6:00-7:30pm!
I would love to hear from you, so please let me know if you have any questions or feel free to direct folks who are interested to our way if they’d like more information.
All the best,
Parker Henry
LGBTQ2S+ Programs Assistant
Pronouns: He/Him/His
403-283-0259
centreforsexuality.ca
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