Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of LGBTQIA+ Youth
Finding community, understanding, and resources to empower us at every step of this journey
Join other parents and caregivers in a supportive, inclusive space to gain insights, tools, and connections as you navigate the unique challenges and joys of caring for an LGBTQ+ loved one. This group offers a confidential environment to share experiences, address concerns, and learn strategies that foster understanding, acceptance, and resilience.
- Gain confidence and empowerment in your caregiving role
- Enhance communication and listening skills with your loved one
- Explore supportive ways to improve connection and provide emotional stability
- Discover strategies to promote resilience and self-care for yourself and your loved one
- Learn tools to handle complex issues around identity, peer pressure, and societal challenges
Sign up now for group sessions starting in January 2025.
Connections Health, 1854 Sherman Ave. Evanston or Virtual Meeting Platform
NU-SHIP accepted. Inquire about self-pay and out-of-network insurance.
Lisa Howard, LSW
Lisa enjoys working with adolescents, college and graduate students, as well as adults in diverse life stages with anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders and body image concerns. She supports her clients in addressing life-challenges including identity development, transitions, uncertainties and self-doubts, and issues in work or school such as perfectionism, organization, and decision making. She has an interest in working with clients around issues of gender and sexuality, including parents of LGBTQ+ individuals.
