LGBTQ reflection 5
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Ch._13-_Recorded.pptxLGBTQ Teens
Michelle Colarusso Ph.D., LPC
Therapy with LGBTQ Teens
Childhood Development
Family of Origin
Trauma Growing Up
Coming Out
Suicide Rates
Self Harm
Sexual Harassment
Bullying
Basic Truths of Therapy
Loneliness and Social Isolation
Feelings of Endangerment
Risk of Suicide
Coming Out is Key
Sexual Orientation
Helping Parents of LGBTQ Teens
Accepting Parents
Rejection = Higher Risk of Suicide
Being Realistic
Talking about Sex
Religion
Teens Change
Therapist Assessment
How Supportive is the Family?
How Supportive is the Church?
Homophobic Community?
Environments of the Teens?
What is happening now?
Breaking down walls of isolation
Ethical/Legal issues
