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PRIDE CIRCLE

What is Pride Circle?

Pride Circle utilizes the AFFIRM Youth, evidence-based, eight module, manualized coping skills training intervention focused on reducing mental health issues and behavioral risks experienced by LGBTQ+ populations. This intervention was developed specifically for LGBTQ+ Youth.

Who is it for?

Pride Circle is designed for any LGBTQ+ young 12-24 year old person.

Discuss and Get Support In:

  • Learn to be unapologetic in your identity

  • Stress from cultural/political actions

  • Feelings from interactions with family and friends

  • Learning coping skills

  • Hope for the future

  • Start the process of being unbreakable

What you'll take away:

  • Handbook

  • Hope Box for the Future

  • Affirmation Journal

  • Coping Skills Cards

How do I sign up for Pride Circle?

Check out our current offerings on our event page. If you are looking to have us conduct Pride Circle at your organization please email us at familyprideinitiative@gmail.com.

What Participants Say

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Anonymous AFFIRM Participant, http://projectyouthaffirm.org/

“I have benefited immensely from AFFIRM. This program has had a profound impact on the way that I think and has given me hope that I thought I’d never find.”
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Creators

AFFIRM Youth was created by Shelley Craig, Ph.D., R.S.W., LCSW (she/her) and Ashley Austin, Ph.D., LCSW (she/her). Learn more about AFFIRM at Affirmative Research, LLC.

"When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision — then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."

Audre Lorde

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