Bounce Back: Resilience, Resistance and and Reconnection in Tough Times at Crossrail Place Roof Garden 8am

Bounce Back is a 45-minute workshop for LGBTQ+ people navigating the

emotional weight of social and political shifts — from the rollback of DEI

efforts to changes in how gender is defined. Instead of focusing on ‘staying

strong’ in isolation, this session invites us to think about how we can bounce

back by leaning into each other and reconnecting with what matters most.

We will use a simple and powerful tool called Above and Below the Line to

help us notice when we are in survival mode — shut down, reactive, or

disconnected — and explore what helps us return to a more grounded, open,

and connected state. Along the way, we will challenge the myth of solo

resilience and introduce the idea of co-resilience: that we recover better

when we do it together.

Expect a mix of honest reflection, light participation, and practical

takeaways you can use in your daily life. This is not about fixing yourself — it

is about finding steadiness, strength, and solidarity in uncertain times.

Whether you are running on full power or feeling flat, there’s space for you in

this conversation.

Queerwell was founded in 2024 by a group of people with lived experience of poor

mental health, who had experienced professionally and personally the

limitations and issues with current provision for lgbtq+ people.

We champion positive mental health within LGBTQ+ communities by delivering

innovative, prevention-focused mental health and wellbeing support—free or at

low-cost. We are committed to prioritising those most in need, with the fewest

resources, and those who face discrimination on many levels.

We offer therapy, coaching, resilience, and wellness focused workshops and

playshops - all delivered by qualified accredited professionals.

Grainne Carroll (Lead facilitator, Coach)

Grainne is an executive coach and leadership consultant with

over 30 years of experience in senior HR roles. She works with executives

and boards of global companies to drive leadership transformation,

effectiveness, and diversity.  She is a proud member of

the LGBTQ+ community and is committed to making a contribution to the

lives of people in our community

BOOK HERE

Tim Spoor (co-facilitator)

Tim is the co-founder and CEO of Queerwell the LGBTQ+ mental health and

wellness Charity. He has 27 years of charity sector leadership in LGBTQ+

advocacy, homelessness, health, social justice; and service transformation

through strategic development, fundraising, and policy influence. His

experience includes international advisory roles, major donor fundraising,

executive coaching, mental health social work, and groundbreaking

research.

https://www.queerwell.org.uk

@wearequeerwell

LinkedIn @Queerwell_UK