LIFT, therapist-led bi-monthly group therapy for parents of LGBTQ kids in crisis, is here!

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The average wait time to access behavioral health services is about six weeks. When looking for an LGBTQ specialist in certain areas, wait times can stretch into months. LIFT provides a safe space for parents to express their emotions, increase their understanding of mental health issues related to their kids, and helps them and their children develop coping skills and self-care techniques while they wait for access to individual behavioral health services.

Each month will cover a specific topic relevant to parenting an LGBTQ child.

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Our tentative list of topics include:

NOVEMBER: Eating Disorders

DECEMBER: Substance Abuse 

JANUARY: Self-Harm

FEBRUARY: Chronic or Acute Suicidal Ideation & Mental Health Hospitalizations

MARCH: Ongoing Depression and Anxiety

APRIL: Non-Affirming Family

MAY: Boundary Problems

JUNE: Bullying

JULY: Sexual Activity, Safety, or Promiscuity

AUGUST: Managing Conflict at Home

SEPTEMBER: Neurodiversity Impacting Mental Health

OCTOBER: Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional)

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FAQs:

• 75 minute sessions

• Limited to 18 attendees

• Led by licensed therapists

• For parents of LGBTQ kids

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