Published: Aug. 25, 2016

Are you a parent and/or prospective parent in an LGBTQ+ community? Are you seeking a space in which you can share your experiences, strugglesÌýand resources with other LGBTQ+-identified parents? If so, please join the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵÌýBoulder queer parent support group.ÌýThis group will challenge the sense of isolation that so many LGBTQ+ parents face via providing information about parenting, offering support in this journeyÌýand sharing experiences. A licensed staff counselor will facilitate the group process, providing information and understanding in a safe, supportiveÌýand accepting environment.Ìý

Dates: Sept.Ìý7, Sept.Ìý21, Oct.Ìý5, Oct.Ìý19, Nov.Ìý2, Nov.16
Time: Noon toÌý1:30 p.m.Ìý
Location: UMC 425
Facilitator: Connie North, PhD, MS LMFT, Staff CounselorÌý

NorthÌýhas a Master of Science marriage and family therapy, 2013; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) curriculum and instruction and educational policy atudies, 2007; Master of Arts educational policy studies, 2004; Bachelor of human biology, 1998. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has sensorimotor psychotherapy level one trauma training. Her professional counseling experience includes threeÌýyears in private practice and oneÌýyear at a Longmont clinic providing counseling to individuals, partners/couplesÌýand families; OneÌýyear providing counseling to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to becoming a therapist, Connie was a faculty member in a school of education and an academic advisor for biology and psychology undergraduate students.

Please email Andrew Frank (Andrew.D.Frank@Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.EDU) to register and the facilitator, Connie North (Connie.North@Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.EDU), with any questions about the group.

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