Holidays can be challenging times for LGBTQ+ folk. It is a time when families traditionally get together and engage in family and religious rituals. For LGBTQ+ folk whose families are not affirming, it may mean making a choice between being with your family of origin, being with a family of choice, or celebrating alone. These resources contain tips to help navigate the holidays and help you prepare your LGBTQ+ clients navigate family gatherings. Click here to watch The LGBTQ+ Equity Center’s ‘Ask Our Experts’ session about some of these challenges and coverage of a tool to help clients plan for safe, happy, and successful visits with their families. > https://lgbtqequity.org/learn/session-recordings/#family-gatherings
Attending Family Gatherings
This document contains some tips to help you to prepare your LGBTQ+ clients navigate family gatherings. > https://lgbtqequity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Family-Gathering-Things-to-Consider.pdf
The Holiday Checklist
This checklist contains some tips to navigate the holidays from some of our LGBTQ+ experts. > https://lgbtqequity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-Holiday-Checklist-for-LGBTQ-People.pdf
