Engaging Families in Affirming Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ Children and Youth
Research has shown that LGBTQ youth who have family support have better outcomes through their youth and into adulthood. This is especially relevant for LGBTQ youth who have experienced trauma and may face ongoing safety concerns related to their identities. This webinar will outline techniques for engaging families in affirming treatment and care of their LGBTQ youth, including a review of strategies used within the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) with founder Caitlin Ryan. FAP, a research-based prevention and intervention initiative, uses a culturally grounded framework to help diverse families support their LGBTQ children with decreasing health and mental health risks and promoting well-being. Practitioners will examine ways to engage in cultural humility and understanding when engaging families and youth in trauma treatment.