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Embracing Trans Joy: The Impact of Being True to Yourself and Finding Euphoria in Holistic Well-being

in Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / Mental Health / Nonbinary / Trans Joy / Transgender by Adolescent Counseling Services November 20, 2024November 19, 2024 0 comments

Written By: Andrea Antonio, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Outlet Program WHAT IS TRANS JOY?Trans joy is a radiant celebration of authenticity and profound happiness that arises from living as one’s true, genuine self, liberated from the constraints and expectations imposed by society. It transcends the conventional narratives that often focus solely on the adversities faced […]

Asexuality: An Explainer

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Written By: Tucker Chopp, Clinical Intern at ACS, Outlet Program what is asexuality? Broadly speaking, it refers to folks who do not experience sexual attraction to others. “Asexual” or “Ace” is often used as an umbrella term to refer to people who consider themselves to be included in the asexual community. A lack of sexual […]

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth during the Holidays

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Written By: Nat Bricker, Clinical Intern at ACS, Outlet Program for many individuals, the winter holidays can bring a variety of different emotions, from overall positivity and joy, to significant stress. The emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ youth during the holidays is particularly impacted by family dynamics and levels of family acceptance. It is important for […]

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth through Political Uncertainty

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Written By: Nat Bricker, Clinical Intern at ACS, Outlet Program THE RECENT ELECTIONS in November 2020 were accompanied by significant stressors for many people. These stressors were particularly salient for individuals holding minoritized identities whose rights hang in the balance. In particular, there have been a number of recent anti-LGBTQ+ policies enacted and proposed, so, […]

Pride Month (And Why It Matters)

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Written By: Cassidy Todd, Clinical Intern at ACS , Outlet Program in june 1969 in Greenwich Village, New York, a new movement began in the US. Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar known to openly accept and embrace people of all sexual orientations, gender identity and expression, and proceeded to initiate a three-day riot […]

When it’s Time to Exhale: Thoughts and Reflections on Coming Out in the 21st Century

in anti-LGBT language / Bullying / Bullying / Family Bullying / Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / LGBTQ youth of color / Mental Health / Mental Health / Parenting / Relationships / Sexuality / Teen Sexting / Transgender by Adolescent Counseling Services October 22, 2018January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Ryan Fouts, LCSW, Outlet Program Director, ACS’ Outlet Program In honor of National Coming Out Day, celebrated annually on October 11th since 1988, here are some thoughts, reflections, and reminders about coming out in the 21st Century. 1. Coming out is a gift. It’s easy to see coming out as a scary, hard thing (because […]

Resources for LGBT Teens

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An interview with TeenVogue Magazine and Steve Mehdelsohn of the Trevor Project According to the Trevor Project, a young person contemplates suicide every 95 minutes. Beyond that, LGB youth are four times as likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers, and LGBTQ youth are eight times more likely to attempt it if they’ve been thrown […]

Coming out again … and again … and again

in E-News / Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / LGBTQ rights / Mental Health / Outlet / Pride Month / Transgender by Adolescent Counseling Services June 29, 2016January 27, 2022 0 comments

Contributed to LGBT Weekly BY LAILA IBRAHIM We talk about coming out as if it’s something you only do once. In my experience it’s an ongoing part of life. Sometimes it’s easy, and other times it makes my stomach flutter. I first came out as a lesbian 30 years ago when I was still in […]

LGBTQ Youth Health: What to Talk About During Pride Month

in Co-Occuring Disorders / Depression / E-News / Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / LGBTQ rights / Mental Health / Mental Health / Outlet / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Pride Month / Stigma / Suicide Prevention / Transgender by Adolescent Counseling Services June 15, 2016January 27, 2022 0 comments

By Justin Toro and Donna Futterman, M.D., US News Health June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning – or LGBTQ – Pride Month. For many, it’s the colorful and provocative gay pride parades that define the occasion, but beyond the glitter lies a much deeper meaning. LGBTQ Pride acknowledges this community’s violent struggle, pays homage […]

Probing The Complexities Of Transgender Mental Health

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Written By: Tara Haelle, for NPR Experiencing the world as a different gender than the one assigned you at birth can take a toll. Nearly all research into transgender individuals’ mental health shows poorer outcomes. A new study looking specifically at transgender women, predominantly women of color, only further confirms that reality. What’s less clear, […]