What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Help Trauma Survivors?
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a scientifically validated approach that's transforming how trauma survivors—including members of the LGBTQ+ community—recover from their deepest wounds.
Protecting Your LGBTQ+ Child: What Christian Parents Should Know About Conversion Therapy
If you are a Christian parent and your child has come out as LGBTQ+, you may feel torn between your faith and your love for your child. You may be asking hard questions about Scripture, identity, holiness, and what it means to be both truthful and compassionate.
That kind of struggle is real. It deserves patience, not panic.
Many Christian parents are told that conversion therapy is a loving or faithful response. It may be framed as a way to help a child return to God’s design or to prevent a difficult future. But whatever language is used, the practice is the same: an attempt to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. And the evidence is clear that it causes harm.
Why Conversion Therapy Is Harmful: What Parents Need to Know When Their Child Comes Out
If your child has come out to you as LGBTQ+, you may be feeling a mix of love, fear, confusion, grief, and uncertainty. You may be searching for guidance because you want to do the right thing, even if you are not sure what that looks like yet.
An Introduction to Wes Harris
Trans Affirming Books, January 2026
Sober Support for LGBTQ+ Adults Group
The Power of Chosen Family
Finding Support Beyond Biology
Not all families are defined by blood or legal ties. For many, including LGBTQ+ folks and anyone feeling disconnected from relatives, a “chosen family” offers the support, validation, and sense of belonging that may be missing from their family of origin.
How to “Ally” for the Holidays
Auricular Acupuncture - What is it?
Auricular acupuncture is acupuncture that is utilized on the ear. There are multiple maps that can be used, but the predominant map of points is based on the homunculus theory. The homunculus theory shows a map based off the neurological distribution in the body, and is displayed as an overlay of an upside “infant” with large hands, feet, and head.
Massage as Healing: Touch, Trust, and Nervous System Care for Queer & Neurodivergent Folks
For a lot of people I work with, touch is complicated. Maybe because of trauma, dysphoria, chronic pain conditions, or just feeling like their body has never been a safe or comfortable place. A lot of folks are used to dissociating, or shutting down sensations to get through the day.
Massage can offer a way to reconnect with your body in a safe, supportive environment. The pace is slow. There’s lots of communication. You’re always in control of what happens in the session, and nothing is assumed.
Let’s Make Democracy WERK: Fighting Back Against Anti-Trans Attacks
Trans rights are under attack. Learn how Trump’s executive orders are harming trans people and how you can take action to protect trans rights today.
How to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally in Philadelphia This Year
As we head into a new year, there are many meaningful ways to show support and be an active ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s how you can make a difference, with suggestions for resources local to the Greater Philadelphia area.
How to Survive the Holidays (As a Queer Person)
The holiday season can be a mixed bag for queer people. Between family gatherings, nostalgic traditions, and potential challenges in environments that may not fully embrace who you are, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Here’s your ultimate guide to navigating the holidays as a queer person, filled with practical tips to protect your peace and prioritize your well-being.
How Trans Folks Can Prepare for the Trump Administration
The Fight Isn’t Over: Preparing for What’s Ahead
With the recent election, many in the LGBTQ+ community—especially trans folks—are feeling terrified about what lies ahead. A new administration openly hostile to transgender rights is cause for concern, but there are steps you can take now to protect yourself and secure your future. This guide is here to provide actionable advice, legal resources, and reassurance as you navigate these uncertain times.
The Significance of Two-Spirit Identity in First Nations Communities
The two-spirit identity holds profound cultural and spiritual significance within many First Nations communities across North America. This identity challenges the rigid Western gender binary and embraces the fluidity and interconnectedness of masculine and feminine energies.
LGBTQ+ Resilience Post-Election: Finding Rest, Recovery, and Community Support
In a time filled with constant strategizing, community organizing, and simply getting by, finding space for rest and recovery as an LGBTQ+ person after the election can feel like a luxury. But rest is essential. Before you reach a point of complete exhaustion, give yourself permission to pause. This rest is a key part of LGBTQ+ resilience post-election—a moment to recharge so you can continue moving forward.
What Does It Mean to Decolonize Your Gender?
Decolonizing gender involves challenging and dismantling the dominant Western, colonial perspectives on gender that have been imposed on marginalized communities. It means rejecting the rigid binary view of gender as solely male or female, and embracing a more fluid and expansive understanding of gender identity and expression
Time's Running Out—Your Vote Matters for LGBTQ+ Rights!
The last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania is October 21. Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard!
The Rise of "They" Pronouns
The use of singular "they/them" pronouns to refer to individuals who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming is becoming increasingly common. A recent study examined how the adoption of these pronouns is impacting language and societal perceptions of gender.
LGBTQ+ Couples Face Heightened Climate Risks: A Call for Inclusive Action
A groundbreaking study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law has revealed that LGBTQ+ couples face heightened risks from climate change-related threats compared to their heterosexual counterparts. By addressing the unique needs and vulnerabilities of LGBTQ+ populations in climate change policies and disaster preparedness plans, we can work towards a more equitable and resilient future for all communities.
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