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A New Program That’s Changing LGBTQ Family Dynamics
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Are you raising or supporting an LGBTQ+ teen and wondering how to truly show up for them, especially in today’s climate?
In this episode, psychologist and researcher Dr. Heather Littleton joins host Heather Hester to share how the Healthy Families Bright Futures program is equipping LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers with real-world tools for connection, communication, and confidence. Whether you’re new to this journey or further along, this conversation offers hope, guidance, and practical support. AND, this is a paid study looking for participants!
- Discover how this unique 7-week online program empowers LGBTQ+ teens and their families with safety, agency, and community
- Learn the most effective strategies for talking about dating, identity, boundaries, and online safety with your teen
- Understand how to model allyship, build resilience, and stay emotionally connected, even when things get complicated
Press play to hear how families are transforming through support, courage, and shared learning and find out how to get involved in this groundbreaking program.
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At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship, especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids. Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous, compassionate connection.
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