Out and Proud: An LGBTQIA+ Social Skills Group
Social time to talk about identity, emotions, social skills, current events, critical thinking, life skills, as well as dreams and desires for queer kids of all kinds (questioning kids welcome)!
Samantha Watson, CPCC, PCC (She/Her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(74)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
All homework assigned will be 100% optional and will help students dive deeper into the topic discussed. Homework assignments might include things like an art project, talking to family or friend, journaling, etc.Class Experience
Being the only queer kid can be lonely. Even if socially accepted and popular, queer kids need time together to just be. Without micro-aggression, without being the only one, to just be. This facilitated peer social group will help queer kids connect with other queer kids, explore their identities, talk about things happening in the news that affect our community, and learn some social and life skills. Each week the topic for the next week will be announced, with every 4th week just an open discussion hangout. Facilitated by a queer woman and certified leadership, diversity and life coach with training in trauma-informed care, and coaching specifically for the queer community, this class will provide a safe social haven for queer kids to connect. We will choose topics based on the needs and requests of kids who come regularly. Topics include- self-care, making friends (gay and straights), identifying our values, impacts of current events on our community, how to connect to the community, and more. I can't wait to help you kids connect with other kids and get real about what its like to be queer.
Learning Goals
This class will give LGBTQIA+ students a place to connect socially with other queer teens and talk about relevant topics to them, queer themed or not. The primary goal is connection and belonging, but as a certified coach I will pepper in discussion topics about identity, self-care, boundaries, and other important life skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is affirming of LGBTQIA+ community, all of it! Transphobia, the current popular trend, will not be accepted here. All things queer are up for discussion and discussion will be led by what is going on in the lives of the kids who attend.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
74reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm a queer out woman and an active member of the LBGTQIA+ community. I'm a certified Leadership, Life and Diversity Coach who has a specialty in working with marginalized communities. I have studied identity development, trauma-informed care, and coaching for the LGBTQIA+ community and am a skilled facilitator in these social support groups.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 195 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-13 learners per class
