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LGBTQ+: What Do All Those Letters Mean?

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Not sure what the difference is between sexual orientation and gender identity?

Confused by terms your child might be using, like pansexual, queer, transgender, or nonbinary?

Feeling the need for some guidance about how to positively respond to your child?

There are many ways youth may be talking about their sexual orientation or gender identity that might be new or confusing for parents. Having a basic understanding of the words being used, along with some helpful ways to respond, can assist you in supporting your child. Participants in this class will be able to:

  • Identify the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Identify common LGBTQ identities and what they may mean for your child
  • Recognize and apply ways to respond to your child that are supportive 
  • Recognize responses to your child that are not helpful

After this Quick Video, you will be able to:

Be sure to review the handouts and email solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com with any questions.

Not sure what the difference is between sexual orientation and gender identity?

Confused by terms your child might be using, like pansexual, queer, transgender, or nonbinary?

Feeling the need for some guidance about how to positively respond to your child?

There are many ways youth may be talking about their sexual orientation or gender identity that might be new or confusing for parents. Having a basic understanding of the words being used, along with some helpful ways to respond, can assist you in supporting your child. Participants in this class will be able to:

  • Identify the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Identify common LGBTQ identities and what they may mean for your child
  • Recognize and apply ways to respond to your child that are supportive 
  • Recognize responses to your child that are not helpful

After this Quick Video, you will be able to:

Be sure to review the handouts and email solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com with any questions.

Husky Parent library LGBTQ+: What Do All Those Letters Mean?
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LGBTQ+ Understand and Support Your Child

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Poshi Walker

LGBTQ+, Gender, Transgender,

MSW

Poshi’s career has focused on improving the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youth and their families, and is considered a subject-matter-expert in this field. Poshi has worked in multiple aren

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  • Prenatal & Infant
  • School Age
  • Teens & Young Adults
  • Toddlers & Preschoolers
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