Program Update
The previously promoted 7-week Finding Pride program has been updated and will now be offered as a special one-off workshop during La Trobe Pride Week.
This new session brings together key themes from Finding Pride in an accessible, interactive workshop focused on connection, belonging, pride and self-acceptance.
Finding Pride: Belonging, Pride & Self-Acceptance workshop
Tuesday 25 August | 1:30pm–3pm | Online via Zoom
Finding Pride is a 7-week resilience and wellbeing group program for La Trobe students. It is run by LGBTIQA+ people – for LGBTIQA+ people.
Note: This event has been replaced by the above workshop.
Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles, this program will support you to:
- Explore your core values and how they can help to guide you through tough times.
- Share your experiences in a safe, welcoming and confidential space.
- Connect with others through common experiences.
- Learn to face life challenges, including those caused by discrimination.
Key dates
The Finding Pride program runs once per semester, with students attending seven 90 minute sessions over 7 weeks.
Start date: Tuesday 11 August, Week 5
Final session: Tuesday 29 September, Week 11
Time: Tuesday afternoons, 1:30pm – 3pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Note: no session in mid-semester break (1 September)
Who can join?
Finding Pride is for all La Trobe LGBTIQA+ students who are questioning, discovering, or unsure if they belong in LGBTIQA+ communities. All students are welcome, including:
- International and domestic students
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Full-time and part-time students
- On-campus and online students