How To Be A Good LGBTQ Ally
Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen
English - December 08, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Society & Culture lgbtq parenting support teenager lesbian gay mental health ally depression anxiety Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode, Heather shares seven tips for being a good ally and why being a good ally to your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer loved one is so important.
1. Be a good listener
2. Don't be afraid to ask questions, but do your own research
3. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
4. Speak up
5. Support equality
6. Learn the language
7. Offer financial support if you are able
Resources mentioned in the episode:
GLSEN - www.glsen.org
The Trevor Project - www.thetrevorproject.org
SAGE - www.sage.org
How to be an LGBTQ Ally - Next Avenue
LGBTQ Ally Tips - UCDavis LGBTQIA Resource Center
Ways to be an LGBTQ Ally and Supporter - Oprah Magazine
Being an Ally - Youth for Change
What a Good LGBTQ Ally Looks Like - Vox
Terminology glossaries - Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, The Trevor Project, PLFAG
Connect with Heather:
Solutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com
For the Language of LGBTQIA+ E-book, visit: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/book
Digital Coming Out Course for Parents - Text Ally to 55444 to get Heather's "My kid just came out and I'm freaking out!" Toolkit!
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Pre-order Parenting with Pride Now: https://chrysalismama.com/book
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