PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Logo Arrow

Raising gender diverse youth

If you believe in the power of our parent support group to create a safe and nurturing space for gender diverse youth and their families, we urge you to take action today. Your contribution has the potential to transform lives, fostering acceptance, understanding, and love within our community.

INTRODUCTION

Are you stuck trying to understand ways in which you can support your loved one who is part of the LGBTQ+ community? Do you want to learn more about LGBTQ+ resources and topics?

MISSION

This group will provide a safe, inclusive space for parents of LGBTQ+ individuals to explore resources, understand LGBTQ+ topics, develop healthy relationships, and gain insight into how to better support their loved ones.

GROUP MEETINGS

Us 2 Behavioral Health Care Clinic

Biweekly, Monday 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Bring paper and writing material

Pricing based on insurance and ability to pay

TOPICS TO LEARN

Sexual Orientation vs Gender Identity

Ways to support your loved one

Mental health

Creating a safe space

Communication

Relationship building

Family dynamics

Discrimination

Community Resources

Grief

group of young girls demonstrating for the rights of the LGBT community, portrait of three women with the colors of the flag symbolizing tolerance and equality on an umbrella

WHAT TO EXPECT

A safe, inclusive environment

Understanding LGBTQ+ topics

Being open to new perspectives

Access to group and individual therapy

Connection and support from clinicians and peers

Evidence-based practice approaches to understanding your child's LGBTQ+ identity

Facilitator

ISAAC KABACINSKI

LCSW (He/Him/His)

While completing his master's degree in social work from UWGB, Isaac began working with the LGBTQ+ community as an intern at the Pride Center on campus. Since then, Isaac has worked with the LGBTQ+ population and youth in various settings from events he coordinated at the LGBT+ Center in Marinette to an intensive outpatient program and outpatient clinics. Isaac believes the LGBTQ+ group for parents is essential to building a healthier, supportive family system and community.