
*Rescheduled* Multi-Session Workshop & Research Opportunity – ALIVE & THRIVE for LGBTQIA+ Adults, 10/14/26 – 5/12/27, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
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Description
ALIVE & THRIVE is a two part online workshop and research opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Autistic adults. One part is an 8 week curriculum based workshop and the other part is an 8 week support group experience. (Participation in the research is optional). There is a three month break between the parts. Registration includes both parts (16 weeks.)
ALIVE & THRIVE is rooted in a neurodiversity embracing perspective and is facilitated by an autistic adult and a non-autistic adult who work together. The curriculum provides education about the science of LGBTQIA+ mental health, community building, and more. Topics of discussion will include:
-Creating Goals
-Science of minority stress
-Countering shame and guilt
-Meaning and purpose
-Building self-compassion
-Positive coping in today’s world
-Science of pride and affirmation
-Holistic self-care
-Managing rejection expectations
-Healthy relationships and boundaries
-Building a future worth living for
ALIVE & THRIVE offers a safe and affirming envirnoment for Autistic adults to talk with like minded people, share issues and concerns and celebrate successes It also provides opportunities for participants to build ongoing connections with a small LGBTQIA+ community’
Facilitators will schedule and introductory meeting with each registrant to confirm participation in the workshop.
Registrants may choose to participate in a paid research study to evaluate if ALIVE & THRIVE is helpful.
*Please note that these meetings will not be recorded.
Dates
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
December 2
December 9
March 17
March 24
March 31
April 7
April 14
April 28
May 5
May 12
Registration
Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent to the email address used to register. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly.
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