Update 10/25: This group is nearly full with a few seats available! Please register ASAP by sending an email Mack Whaley at Accent Counseling. A wait-list will be available if there are registrations exceeding the space. This is a good place to seek community support and vent! And, enjoy the optional art therapy projects too!
Bellingham Queer Collective is thrilled to be partnering with our friends at Accent Counseling to provide Living Out Loud - a free support group for members of the queer community.
This 8-week therapeutic support group is led by trained professionals and open to all queer and LGBTQIA2S+ adults (age 18+) seeking a space to explore identity, connect with others, and build emotional resilience. Each session blends guided discussion, creative activities, and peer support, with space to share both joys and challenges (Rose & Thorn) of living as a queer person in today’s world.
Together, we’ll explore:
Queer history and pride
Personal narratives and coming out stories
Relationships with clothing, voice, and visibility
Family expectations, boundaries, and chosen family
Being perceived, setting goals, and claiming space
Coping with microaggressions, politics, and systems
Intersectionality, identity exploration, and emotional safety
Art-based self-expression, storytelling, and visioning queer futures
Whether you’re early in your journey or have been out for years, this space is for building connection, processing experience, and cultivating queer joy. All queer identities and lived experiences are welcome.
Location:
Accent Counseling: 1400 Broadway, Bellingham, WA 98225
Dates/Times:
October 21st through December 9th
5:30pm - 7pm on Tuesdays
Interested in attending?
Please email Mack Whaley at Accent Counseling to register.