Finding a community that truly understands and accepts you as who you really are is a basic human need. For many LGBTQIA+ individuals, a support system is not having people to hang out with. It is creating a network of chosen family and allies who provide the emotional safety necessary to survive in a world […]
LGBTQ Counseling: Being Proud of Who You Are
The Pride movement is called “pride” for a reason: to recognize and be proud of the impact LGBTQ people have had in the world. For years, the LGBTQ community has faced hate crimes, bullying, HIV/AIDS, cultural conflicts, and lack of equality and justice, as well as mental health disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders. LGBTQ […]