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Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ Perspectives on Adoption This session aims to debunk common misconceptions surrounding LGBTQ adoption, explore the intricacies of LGBTQ identities within the adoption journey, and shed light on the supportive role of We Are Family. Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehauviPt

As we celebrate #PrideMonth and the LGBTQ people in our communities, let’s consider how we can enhance well-being and recovery within LGBTQ communities. 📜 Check out this article from the GAINS Center that looks at inequities LGBTQ communities experience when they are at the intersection of the mental health and criminal legal system and learn about possibilities for change: https://bit.ly/3KbRz0Z

Open, inclusive, and empathetic communication is key in senior care! Learn how we prioritize cultural sensitivity for LGBTQ seniors—celebrating diversity and prioritizing compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/geHVWPMy

In 2023, we published our research into the experiences of suicide bereavement amongst people who are LGBTQ . 20 people participated in the study from a range of backgrounds, experiences and identities. Take a look at the report: https://lnkd.in/etAbBrt5

How can we support the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ youth? According to Jasper Liem, LCSW, Executive Director of Attic Youth Center, we can start by recognizing young people as whole humans who deserve to not only be included, but to lead youth-geared programs, services, and solutions! What would the future of LGBTQ health hold if we dismantled power dynamics and trusted the expertise of our youth? Watch the rest of our Connecting Conversations event for more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etugjYF5

LGBTIQ inclusion in commercial paddlesport business ⏰ Tune in to tomorrows confernece session, taking place at 10am! The LGBTIQ community is complex and diverse. This introductory webinar aims to provide an understanding of LGBTQ , its history, and the challenges that the community has faced, past and present, in engaging with paddlesport activity. This webinar will explore: 👉 LGBTQ terminology 👉 The value of sport and physical activity for the LGBTIQ community 👉 LGBTQ role models in sport 👉 The barriers that persist for LGBTIQ in sport and physical activity 👉 Top tips for creating environments that are inclusive of and for LGBTIQ communities

Do you want to improve the field of LGBTQ aging? Please help SAGE better understand the current experiences, needs and resiliencies of LGBTQ older people in the U.S. Take the “State of LGBTQ Aging Survey" and share within your networks. https://lnkd.in/gqPDn6Y6

excellent Good Practice Guide with important lessons about how to support LGBT communities to use Restorative Justice to address hate crime.

The restorative and LGBTQ sectors need to work together in order to meet the needs of those affected by LGBTQ hate crime. Our new Good Practice Guide is an important step in this direction. It is the culmination of five years of research and showcases powerful case studies. https://lnkd.in/eNR_kstX

HFA self-study: "Ethical Issues in Effectively Providing LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care." This CE program explores potential conflicts & offer strategies and tools for professionals in effectively serving the LGBTQ communities: https://bit.ly/43hLDeY #pridemonth