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Addressing LGBTQ+ Challenges LGBTQ+ individuals may face unique challenges such as stigma, discrimination, and coming out. Therapy offers tools to navigate these challenges. Coming out can be both liberating and challenging. LGBTQ+ therapy provides guidance and support during this important journey. 🌈🌈 | https://lnkd.in/ez2vGB7R #LGBTQ+ #MentalHealthSupport

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 In acknowledgment of this important month for the LGBTQ+ community, we’re digging into the unique financial planning needs of this community and providing a few helpful money tips for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Check out our latest blog post to read more: https://lnkd.in/gBeVe-7y #financialplanning #pridemonth #lgbtq #retirementplanning

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting the voices of LGBTQ+ youth — they’re the experts on who they are and what they need to thrive! 🏳️🌈 When lawmakers target LGBTQ+ rights, our youth feel the sting, a weight no one should have to bear. Every young person deserves a nurturing environment to grow, free from fear or discrimination. It’s time to prioritize our collective mental health and ensure every individual has what they need to flourish! Here are a few ways we can all show our support for LGBTQ+ youth according to The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey. 🌱 Check out The Trevor Project's full survey at trvr.org/survey-2024 🔗 #LGBTQ+ #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth

Estate Planning: An Essential for LGBTQ+ Equality 🌈 🏳️🌈 As we continue to fight for equality, estate planning remains essential for protecting our rights and relationships. This Pride Month, let's focus on securing our future. #PrideMonth #LGBTQRights #EstatePlanning

What causes LGBTQ+ people to be underrepresented in Stem, and how can we improve inclusion and retention? Join our webinar on 2 July to discuss some of the work being done towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, with Ioana Latu and Bryce Hughes. Book your place: https://rsc.li/4bhJweq

How can you actively support your LGBTQ+ colleagues? Check out these quick tips to kickstart your journey towards being an ally:    1. Learn about LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and terminology. 2. Use correct pronouns for your LGBTQ+ colleagues. 3. Create spaces and support groups for LGBTQ+ voices to be heard. Be open to learning from their experiences. 4. Speak up against discriminatory behavior when you see it. 5. Stand up for LGBTQ+ rights and perspectives. #PrideMonth #Diversity #Inclusion #Allyship #LGBTQ

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, becoming a parent often requires numerous steps. Barriers exist no matter the path parents hope to take. Not only can it be an overwhelming process, but it can also be very costly. Let's walk through some options together with this short financial guide for LGBTQ+ parents-to-be: https://hubs.li/Q0273Hkn0

A useful free session for professionals working with young people below. 🔽

Getting older is challenging enough. Aging as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can be even more so. More than 3 million LGBTQ+ Americans are over age 50. Many of us don’t have grown children to help us as we age. However, with a long history of fighting discrimination, we have built strength, resilience, and humor that will serve us well in later years. Click the link below to read more to find out how to help protect your rights, assets, dignity, and well-being as you get older. https://bit.ly/3RjJKu5 #lgbtqaging #lgbtqresources #lgbtqsenior #lgbtqowned #portlandlgbtq

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