Groups Identity House tries to provide whatever groups may be needed in the LGBT community. Theme-centered groups (e.g., Coming-Out groups, Relationship groups, Married men's/women's groups, and Creating Your Own Gay Life groups) are offered at various times during the year. Open groups are led by Identity House peer facilitators. Groups typically meet weekly for eight weeks, and the suggested contribution for each session is $25. The location is typically in the Village or Midtown. Each session lasts two hours. Listed below are the groups that are about to start or have already started. If the group you are interested in has already started, you may still be able to join if the group has just begun. Even if you are unable to join, either because the group is well underway or because it is filled to capacity (we usually cap groups at 10 people), you are still encouraged to contact us so that we can let you know the next time that group will be starting. If you don't see a group you'd like to join, let us know, and we'll try to get a group going on a topic of your choice.
Men's Groups 1. MEN'S RELATIONSHIP GROUP (now forming for September 2010)
GAY RELATIONSHIPS: FINDING YOUR WAY
Relationships, relationships...whether you're seeking one or dealing with one, this is an 8-week group bringing together gay men to explore their experiences. How do we experience intimacy, separateness, love, and possible loss? Let's talk.
Co-facilitators: Vic Bach and Michael San Giovanni To enroll, contact Vic at
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2. MEN'S COMING-OUT GROUP (now forming for fall) This group is intended for all men wanting to explore issues of coming out, regardless of age or stage in the process. The group will have an orientation followed by 8 sessions (when enrollment is complete) and will meet on a week night, likely from 7:00-9:00 PM.
Co-facilitators: Steve Hass and [to be determined]
To enroll:
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| | | 3. CREATING YOUR OWN GAY LIFE (now forming--almost complete)
Come and find out how other men are building their lives to incorporate their gay identities--and share how you're doing with yours. 8 sessions beginning this summer (or when enrollment is complete). Week night to be determined, 7:30 to 9:30.
Co-facilitators: Noel De La Rosa, Frank Murphy. To enroll:
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4. EXPLORING MASCULINITY (in progress) | This 8-week group on "Masculinity and Being Gay" will explore the positive and negative effects of masculinity for many gay men from childhood. The group will also explore the traits of masculinity which some gay men possess without awareness,and would ground the fantasy of masculinity into reality with understanding. Group meets Saturdays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Co-facilitators: Joe Aliaga and Brian Van Buren Contact Joe at
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or 212-741-1248.
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Women's Groups1. COMING OUT AND BEYOND (8 weeks)Meets weekly for 8 weeks. In a safe and open environment the group will explore the process of coming out, including issues of socialization, positive self identification, dating, and relationships, along with any other topics brought to the group. Co-facilitators: Mary AlRoy and Kelley Brower. To enroll:
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2. New! DROP-IN GROUP for WOMEN OVER 40
For many years this group was an Identity House favorite--and we're thrilled to be planning its revival! The group will meet monthly on the first Saturday of the month (except holiday weekends) from 4-6 pm on W. 23rd St., Manhattan.
For more information, contact Lori Hannibal at
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. The group will be facilitated by experienced Identity House peers and a licensed psychotherapist. We will discuss any issue that you bring to the floor.
Other groups for women are also being planned.
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