Group Therapy Parenting & Families Treatments Tweens & Teens

Supporting Your Teen in Their LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration

December 26, 2023by Embark Counseling Services

The adolescent years are full of confusion in terms of finding who you are. Adolescents not only face internal challenges of assessing their own values and interests but also have the pressure of fitting in with their peers and feeling accepted. One area that an increasing number of adolescents are exploring today is their sexual and gender identity. As a parent, this can stir up an array of different emotions, and you may not know how best to help your child through this time in their life.

Group Therapy Parenting & Families Tweens & Teens

Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens At Embark

March 31, 2023by Ashley Cross

When it comes to working with, and interacting with young people, understanding identity and providing a supportive environment is crucial. According to The Trevor Project, LGBTQ teens are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. In the same article, The Trevor Project indicates that a youth who is LGBTQ+ who has at least one supporting adult in their life is about 40% less likely to attempt suicide.