Gender Adventures: A Trans/Non-binary/Genderqueer D&D Group

Well met, traveler!

From the moment of our birth, we are inundated by societal expectations surrounding our assigned sex that life can end up feeling a bit pre-scripted. But what if you got to write your own story?

Gender Adventures is a therapeutic group for non-binary and gender-queer/diverse people from ages 18-30 that uses Dungeons & Dragons role-playing system as a way to investigate one’s gender identity.

Using the tenets of therapeutically applied role-playing games, you will develop an in-game persona that can be as similar or as different from your real-world self as you desire. While your character heads off to explore dungeons and slay dragons, you’ll have a chance to explore your gender performance and queer identity in a safe and judgment-free environment without changing the dynamics of your daily life before you feel ready to do so.

Overview of Gender Adventures Group:

• Your DMs will be two pre-licensed clinical therapists trained according to the Games 2 Grow method

• hey will be there for everything from your character’s creation to their journey home

• Each weekly session will be a “homebrew”-style game, meaning you and your fellow players will be deciding the course of your adventure, making meaningful choices, and developing your character into something unique to you

• Following each game session, members will have the chance to discuss any valuable moments that occur during play

All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re a first-time novice or a lifelong adventurer.

• Session 0 (our first meeting) is Wednesday, April 3rd, for 8 consecutive weeks

• Sessions begin at 6 pm and play for 1 1/2 hours, with a 1/2 hour processing session ending at 8pm

• The campaign will meet in person at 5547 N Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640

BCBS PPO, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Aetna insurances accepted or self-pay. Sliding fee spots are readily available.

If you have any questions, please contact Sam Milstone, Professional Counseling Intern at 773.570.2829 Ext: 119 or use our contact form and select Sam to send them a message with any questions you might have.