February 23 @ 6:30-8:30PM EST - Rainbow Spectrum Pride Meeting: Positives of Being Autistic

Infinite Loop Rainbow including the Trans colours. Rainbow Spectrum Pride

Group Discussion Agenda

6:30-6:35: Entering (5 mins)

6:35-6:40: Opening circle (5 mins)

• We open the circle by setting an intention in our mind for this session. “ With one heart and one mind there is no judgment here, no hate, no intention of changing anyone or who we are. This circle is a confidential space of attentive listening,learning, caring and love” 1 min

• 3 min solidarity statement

• https://native-land.ca

• https://landback.org

6:40-6:50: Quick Introductions (10 mins)

• Raise your hand, i will make a list of the order and that will be the order of turns for the night, you can always pass or go later

• Name, pronouns, mention one positive thing that has happened today!

6:50-6:55: Access Rider/Community Agreement (5 mins)

• Explain access rider/community agreement

• Encourage to add anything they need, that’s missing

• Give link to document in chat https://docs.google.com/document/d/15zodVePHVjV7Pcs_C95_zQ_Q50mVSb8xyXM__JkwpP0/edit

• Encourage to type anything they’d like to add in the chat

• Add to it throughout

6:55-7:05: Warmup (8 min)

• We will do a small relaxation exercise for 8 minutes. 

7:05-7:35: Check-in (30 mins)

• 2 min/person (gentle reminder)

• What is one thing you hope we talk about tonight?

7:35-7:45: BREAK (music) (10 mins)

7:45-8:25: Whiteboard/Sensory Self Care Kit (40 mins)

• Q’s based on what suggested

• Share the objects of things that you would like to have in your sensory self care kit for the holidays

• Examples: What are some good coping skills you can share with the group? How do you navigate neurotypical expectations? Is there anything you’re looking forward to about the holidays? Where/who can you ask for support during the holidays?

8:00-8:10: Mindfulness/movement (5 min)

8:25-8:30: Closing (5 mins)

• What resource are you taking with you today?

• Mention one thing you are grateful for

• Share how would you do self care this week

*** We have a list of mental health and shelter resources for Toronto on hand every class and this can be provided to you. If you wish to add resources from other parts of Canada and the World let us know! 🌎

Registration Details

🌈This is a Pay What You Can group. It is suggested that participants pay $10 for the event. Your contributions would go towards equipment and staffing costs. Donations are always welcome and appreciated but please do not feel obligated 😻.

💡If you registered and can't make it you can always send us an email at rainbow@dorizener.com

Technical Details

• To Sign in Zoom Click on the link in your registration confirmation email. There is nothing to install
  
• If you don't want to use your mic or cam, you can use the chat feature and the group

Group Norms & Policies

• Find a quiet and private space in your home for the meeting
• Mute your microphone when it is not your turn to share
• Headphones with a mic are ideal for other members to hear you
• Have your camera focus on your face. Is okay if you prefer to have your camera off
• If you find something or someone triggering you. Please send a private message to any of the facilitators and we can set up a private room to work with you and co-regulate. 
• We are here to support each other and we come always with the best intentions. Do not be rude or mean to each other :)
• Close all applications on your device and put the phone on silent to reduce distractions
• If you need to eat during the meeting, please do so discreetly (remember the camera is focused on your face) and refrain from eating when it is your turn to speak
• Make sure your background is free of obscene language/graphics if you are on cam
  

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!