Monthly Archives: June 2023

Supporting LGBTQ+ youth is so important with the rates of suicidal ideation increasing. Guide the youth in your life through the following conversation so they have a chance to identify their role models and values. Let’s help empower youth on their journey of self-discovery. ...

As a facilitator of circle programs, there are many times when you will be asked for support and resources on a myriad of topics from the participants in your groups or their family members and friends. You may also find yourself in a position where others see you as a leader and rely on you for support and guidance beyond your role as a facilitator—as a caring individual, parent, coworker, friend, or community member. You don’t need to be an expert or have all of the answers when someone is seeking your support or guidance, but you can ask open questions, be a supportive listener, and provide resources from folks who are the experts. ...

“If we are working toward equity by making a protected space in our groups for the experience of queer kids, we also need to ask ourselves if we are allowing these same queer kids to come with their racial identity, their socioeconomic status, their ability status, their gender identity, their religious affiliation, and everything else that makes them who they are”. ...