The Resource: Q Chat Space The Description: An online space created to provide real-time support to LGBTQ+ youth both as as a whole and within their subcommunities. that is monitored by trained adult staff to ensure safety The Reasons I Recommend It: There are targeted chats for teens with specific identities and the chats are … Continue reading Resource Highlight: Q Chat Space (NSCW23)
LGBTQ+ resources
Resource Highlight: Coming Out Handbook (NSCW23)
The Resource: Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People The Description: A guide to support students, especially teenage students, in coming out as LGBTQ+. The Reasons I Recommend It: This guide can be given to students as a resource or used as a guide in individual counseling sessions. The Trevor Project Logo
Resource Highlight: Welcoming Schools Lessons (NSCW23)
The Resource: Welcoming Schools Lessons The Description: Age-appropriate lesson plans for primarily elementary school students that help educators create welcoming, affirming LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive schools The Reasons I Recommend It: These premade lessons combat the notion I hear too often that there is no age-appropriate way to talk to elementary school students about sexuality … Continue reading Resource Highlight: Welcoming Schools Lessons (NSCW23)
Resource Highlight: GLSEN National School Climate Survey (NSCW23)
The Resource: GLSEN 2021 National School Climate Survey The Description: One of the premier sources of data on LGBTQ+ student experiences in the United States, this survey is completed every two years by thousands of 13-21 year old students. The Reasons I Recommend It: Two of the biggest reasons I recommend this resource to school … Continue reading Resource Highlight: GLSEN National School Climate Survey (NSCW23)
Resource Highlight: Gender Spectrum (NSCW23)
The Resource: Gender Spectrum The Description: A comprehensive website for supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth. The Reason I Recommend It: This website is a great source for counselors looking to educate themselves on gender terminology, trans and nonbinary youth experiences, and effective ways to support students in schools. It also is a great … Continue reading Resource Highlight: Gender Spectrum (NSCW23)
Resource Roundup (August 2021)
Welcome to my August Resource Roundup! This monthly feature includes a variety of articles, videos, infographics, books, etc. on LGBTQ+ topics that I've encountered during the month which were helpful for me or could be helpful for others. Some of them will be old things I encountered for the first time or rediscovered. Others will … Continue reading Resource Roundup (August 2021)
Resource Roundup (July 2021)
Welcome to my July Resource Roundup! This monthly feature includes a variety of articles, videos, infographics, books, etc. on LGBTQ+ topics that I've encountered during the month which were helpful for me or could be helpful for others. Some of them will be old things I encountered for the first time or rediscovered. Others will … Continue reading Resource Roundup (July 2021)
Resource Roundup (June 2021)
Welcome to my June Resource Roundup! This monthly feature includes a variety of articles, videos, infographics, books, etc. on LGBTQ+ topics that I've encountered during the month which were helpful for me or could be helpful for others. Some of them will be old things I encountered for the first time or rediscovered. Others will … Continue reading Resource Roundup (June 2021)
Resource Roundup (May 2021)
Welcome to my May Resource Roundup! This monthly feature includes a variety of articles, videos, infographics, books, etc. on LGBTQ+ topics that I've encountered during the month which were helpful for me or could be helpful for others. Some of them will be old things I encountered for the first time or rediscovered. Others will … Continue reading Resource Roundup (May 2021)
Resource Roundup (April 2021)
Welcome to my April Resource Roundup! This monthly feature includes a variety of articles, videos, infographics, books, etc. on LGBTQ+ topics that I've encountered during the month which were helpful for me or could be helpful for others. Some of them will be old things I encountered for the first time or rediscovered. Others will … Continue reading Resource Roundup (April 2021)
Angélique (Angel) Gravely 