D&D and RPGs pt 3 (Into the Dungeon)
You've asked, and we deliver! Join Professional Nerd Jack from Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in Part 3 of a 4-Part series of chats about Dungeons and Dragons and similar Tabletop Role Playing Games.
In this chat we'll be talking about adventure campaigns, and some of what it takes to be a great Dungeon Master. We'll discuss monsters, traps, plot twists, boss fights, player conflict, and more so that you will be the kind of player DMs would love to have in their campaign.
Join us: Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week
It's Lesbian Visibility Week! Let's chat about favorite lesbians and the history behind the word.
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: DND Chat
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
Join us for a DND chat!
The Status Quo and Queer Representation
LGBTQ Representation in media has come a long way in the past few years. It has led some people to question if LGBTQ folks are even still oppressed. Spoiler alert, LGBTQ folks are still oppressed. Discuss with us in this chat about how the status quo benefits from conditional Queer representation.
Exploring our Identities
Join Qchat facilitators Theo and Camille for a discussion about our identities and what makes us, us!
Youth-guided chat
Hang out with Q Chat Space friends in a chat that is determined by YOU! As always, facilitators will have back-up ice breakers and games if people are feeling more low-key.
FOR YOUTH OF COLOR: ANOTHER TRANSITION?!?! Growing Up, Choosing Family, and After 18
Youth of Color
This group is for anyone who identifies as a Person Of Color (POC). We welcome everyone, but if you are not a POC, please consider giving more space to the POC and respect their voices.
We'd like to especially invite anyone who is part of the foster care system, or who has a sibling in the foster care system, to join this chat in particular. Jack transitioned into adulthood from a group home, and will share their experience and advice with anyone who might relate to it or find it helpful. Even if you are not in foster care, you're still more than welcome to join!
Many of us have gone through transitions in our lives. In this chat, we'd like to discuss what it's like to transition out of childhood and into adulthood. We'll talk about chosen familiy, and building networks of social and emotional support. We'll talk looking for jobs or starting college. And we'll talk about what excites us, what scares us, and what makes us curious about the future. Join Jack from the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in Pittsburgh in this trans-formative discussion!
Join Jack from the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in this discussion about what it's like to transition into adulthood.
Gaymers Chat
Let's chat about video and table top games!
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Rivers of Life Activity: Tell Us About Your Journey
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
Reflect on who you are and where you've came from with the River of Life activity!
FOR ACE/ARO YOUTH: Break the Ice!
Ace/Aro Youth
In this chat, we will answer fun and silly icebreaker questions and use this time to get to know each other and further build our community!
PARA ESPAÑOL: ¿Los villanos de Disney son tan homosexuales?
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En este Q Chat discutiremos la codificación queer de los villanos de Disney a lo largo de los años y finalmente haremos la pregunta: ¿Por qué los villanos de Disney son tan gay? Todo para discutir la representación queer en los medios, hasta dónde hemos llegado y qué progreso podemos esperar.
Getting to know each other
Join us for a low key chat about ourselves as we continue to build new connections with each other.
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Untold Histories of Comics
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
Act Up, Fight Back
Join Jack and Ramona from the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation as we talk about ACT UP, an organization that was created to fight for the rights of LGBT folks with HIV and AIDS. We'll learn from their example, and talk about how we can apply lessons of past social justice movements to the LGBTQ+ rights movement of today!
Let's learn about Harvey Milk
May 22nd is Harvey Milk Day. Let's chat about who Harvey was and his legacy.
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Let's Chat about: Queer and Trans Comics
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
Join us for a chat about Comics!
Teen Dating Violence Awareness
What is Teen Dating Violence? Here we will learn the signs of teen dating violence and learn what we can do to avoid, prevent, and escape teen dating violence.
The Music of Our Lives: Songs that you consider your anthem!
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, which makes this a perfect time to celebrate the growth we've seen over the years amongst these topics, and to reflect on aspects we still hope to improve. It is also a great time for us to share our experiences and support those of us who need it.
FOR NEW YOUTH: Get to Know
New Youth
Are you new to Q Chat Space? Join our monthly gathering for new youth to learn more about Q Chat Space, our facilitators, and the youth!
Not new? Don't worry! You can still join us and welcome the newbies.
Love and Family
Join Jack and Val in this discussion about non-romantic love and chosen families
Queer Music Chat
Who have you been listening to lately? Let's chat about queer and trans music!
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Self-Care for the Summer
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
Summer is coming- let's chat about how we talk care of ourselves in the summer when our support system may change.
Rainbow Capitalism
Every June during Pride month, we begin to see corporations pulling out all the rainbow stuff to "support" the LGBTQ community but once June is over, so is their support. We'll learn more about "rainbow capitalism" in this conversation.
PARA ESPAÑOL: El status quo y la representación queer
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la representación LGBTQ en los medios ha avanzado mucho en los últimos años. Ha llevado a algunas personas a preguntarse si las personas LGBTQ todavía están oprimidas. Alerta de spoiler: la gente LGBTQ todavía está oprimida. Discuta con nosotros en esta charla sobre cómo el status quo se beneficia de la representación queer condicional.
Talking about Joy & Hope: Honoring Harvey Milk's Legacy
Open chat!
Hang out in a chat where you get to lead! As always, facilitators will have ice breakers and games at the ready if conversation lulls.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Metal Health Awareness month. Let's chat about all the ways we navigate our mental health and what resources are out there to support us.
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Creative Writing Workshop
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
Repeating a favorite: creative writing time!
FOR BI/PAN YOUTH: Green Flags of Dating/Relationships
Bi/Pan Youth
We often talk about the red flags to look out for when it comes to dating but in this chat, we will be talking about the green flags that we want to have when it comes to having a partner or any relationship of any kind.
"Legacy" Media: Internet culture, history, memes, and more!
Join Jack and Micah in this light hearted discussion about the internet. We'll talk about the creation of the internet, and our early experiences with it in the 2000's, and we'll talk about how it's grown and changed over the years. How do you feel about it? What's you're favorite meme? What was your first website? What will change in the years to come?
Ice Breaker Night
Join us for a get-to-know-you chat!
FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Let's chat about LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islander History
Trans/Non-Binary Youth
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Let's chat about AAPI Queer and Trans History!
FOR ACE/ARO YOUTH: Redefining Self Care
Ace/Aro Youth
Self care comes in many shapes and sizes and we all have our own definition of what self care is. In this chat, we will explore the many ways that we can take care of our physical and mental health.
PARA ESPAÑOL: Momentos conscientes: Navegando el estrés
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Esta sesión no se trata de evitar el estrés por completo, sino de empoderarte para enfrentarlo con confianza y gracia. Creemos un espacio de apoyo donde pueda compartir experiencias, obtener conocimientos valiosos y salir con un conjunto de herramientas personalizado para eliminar el estrés que se adapte al estilo de vida dinámico.
