UPDATE-Deaf & GLBT Support Group Oct 5th-Nov 23rd

Incognito — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:29:25 +0000

This CONFIDENTIAL support group is open to all persons who identify as deaf and gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Persons identifying as GLBT and Deaf, you need not be a client of Montrose Counseling Center to participate. Participants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement at their first meeting. Also, participants may join at any time, however the group is limited to 10 members. This group is facilitated by Leann Randolph, LBSW. Ms. Randolph is hearing but uses American Sign Language. For more information…

Format:
Each session will cover a different topic, which will be determined by the group. Presenters may be brought in for specific topics. Interpreters will be present.

*Update*
October 5 – *Body Image*-thinking about food & weight all the time.
October 12 – *Stress*- Coping with home, school, work, & relationships Co-Facilitator: Darla Connor
October 19 – *Spiritual Wellness* Co-Facilitator: Brian Determan
October 26 – *Anger management*-Dealing with anger Co-Facilitator: Alan Morton
November 2 – *Speaker* on *Mindfulness*-Cheri Siard (interpreter will be present)
November 9 – *Grief/loss*: (divorce, break-up, death)
November 16 – * Religion* with Chris Kerr (interpreter will be present)
November 23 – *Communication barriers*
Free Snacks available

Fees:
There is no charge to attend the group, however donations are always welcome.

Flyers: Deaf and GLBT (pdf)

Dates, Time & Duration:
Open Meetings from 4-5:30 p.m.
Starting from Mondays beginning Oct. 5, 2009 through Nov. 23, 2009
Every week for 8 consecutive weeks.

Contact:
Leann Randolph
Montrose Counseling Center
401 Branard, Houston, Texas 77006
832.413.6192 – Video Phone
713.529.0037 x312 – Voice
mcc2@montrosecounselingcenter.org
www.montrosecounselingcenter.org

Deaf GLBT Support Group

Billy Koch — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:26:51 +0000

This FREE confidential group will be open to all Deaf who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. No one will be identified as HIV– or + and you do not have to be a client at MCC. The group’s facilitator (LBSW) is hearing but is fluent in American Sign Language. This group will consist of up to ten (10) participants who may join at anytime during the 8 week group duration. Participants will sign agreement of confidentiality upon entering the group meeting.

Montrose Counseling Center
401 Branard, Houston, Texas 77006

Day: Every other Thursday
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Date: Beginning June 4, 2009
Duration: 8 weeks
Contact: Leann Randolph
Email: interpreters@montrosecounselingcenter.org
Video Phone: 832.413.6192
website: www.montrosecounselingcenter.org

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UPDATE-Deaf & GLBT Support Group Oct 5th-Nov 23rd

Deaf GLBT Support Group