Format
‍6 weekly sessions
90 minutes per session
Virtual sessions held through a secure online platform

Group Size
Registration is limited to six (6) participants per cohort. The group is intentionally kept small to encourage discussion, connection, and meaningful participation while helping create a more personal and supportive experience.
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‍Cost
‍$300 per participant for the full six-session program
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‍Summer 2026 Cohort Options
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Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Monday Cohort
‍July 6, 2026
July 13, 2026
July 20, 2026
July 27, 2026
August 10, 2026
August 17, 2026

‍Please note that there will be no session on August 3 due to the Civic Holiday.

‍Wednesday Cohort
‍July 8, 2026
July 15, 2026
July 22, 2026
July 29, 2026
August 5, 2026
August 12, 2026

A queer-affirming perspective
Many addiction resources overlook the role that minority stress, shame, concealment, belonging, and queer social experiences can play in substance use and recovery. This group places those experiences at the center of the conversation rather than treating them as an afterthought.

Harm reduction friendly
Grounded in harm reduction, the group meets people where they are to support meaningful change without judgment. You do not need to be abstinent to participate. Some participants may be pursuing abstinence. Others may be reducing their use, exploring change, recovering from a relapse, or simply trying to better understand their relationship with substances or compulsive behaviours. Everyone is welcome.

Beyond Coping may be a good fit for men who feel stuck in patterns that no longer align with the life they want to build. Some participants may be questioning their relationship with substances or behaviours. Others may have experienced cycles of stopping, restarting, relapsing, or wondering whether something needs to change.

This group is designed for queer men who are looking for a space that is thoughtful, affirming, and non-judgemental. It may be especially valuable for those who feel isolated, disconnected, or interested in connecting with other queer men who may understand some of the challenges they are facing.

You do not need to identify as being "in recovery" to participate. Curiosity, openness, and a willingness to reflect on your experiences are enough.

Session 1
Who We Are and Why We’re Here
Understanding addiction as adaptation rather than moral failure. Exploring coping, shame, minority stress, and the reasons many people turn to substances in the first place.
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Session 2
Shame, Secrecy, and Survival Strategies
How shame, concealment, and self-protection shape behaviour and make change more difficult.
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Session 3
Relationships, Loneliness, and Queer Connection
Exploring attachment, belonging, loneliness, validation, intimacy, and connection.
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Session 4
Triggers, Cravings, and Coping Tools
Understanding urges, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies.
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Session 5
Values, Identity, and Growth
Moving beyond surviving toward building a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you are.
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Session 6
Moving Forward
Creating sustainable plans for support, recovery, and continued growth. We'll conclude by exploring the Beyond Coping 5Ps of Recovery framework, which brings together many of the key themes discussed throughout the program.

Registration
Choose either the Monday or Wednesday cohort and register for the first session date. Registration is completed through JaneApp, the secure online booking platform used by This Might Work.

Intake Package
After registering, you will automatically receive an intake package that includes informed consent forms, group guidelines, and payment information.

Registration Deadline
Registration is not considered complete until all required intake forms have been submitted and payment has been received. Because spaces are limited, incomplete registrations may be released after 24 hours to allow waitlisted participants an opportunity to register.

Payment & Insurance Receipts
The program fee is $300 and is paid before the group begins to reserve your place in the cohort. To support insurance reimbursement, the payment is held as a credit on your JaneApp account and applied to each session as it is attended. After each completed session, a psychotherapy receipt for $50 will be issued automatically. Participants who attend all six sessions will receive six psychotherapy receipts of $50 each, totaling $300. As insurance coverage varies between providers and plans, participants are encouraged to confirm eligibility directly with their insurer before registering.

Attendance
This group is designed as a six-session series, with each session building on the discussions and learning from previous weeks. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions whenever possible. Because the group is intentionally small, regular attendance helps support both your experience and the experience of other group members.

Withdrawal & Refunds
Participants may withdraw before the first session and receive a full refund. After the first session, refunds will be issued only for unused session credits remaining on the participant's account. Session credits associated with attended sessions are non-refundable. Because group spaces are limited and cannot always be filled once the program begins, no refunds will be provided for missed sessions.

Beyond Coping is a psychoeducational and supportive psychotherapy group. It is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy, crisis services, emergency mental health care, addiction detoxification services, or medical treatment.