{"id":2096711,"date":"2023-11-10T18:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bay-area-counseling-service-hosts-meet-ups-for-adults-and-minors-to-discuss-gender-and-sexuality\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T18:27:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:27:36","slug":"bay-area-counseling-service-hosts-meet-ups-for-adults-and-minors-to-discuss-gender-and-sexuality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bay-area-counseling-service-hosts-meet-ups-for-adults-and-minors-to-discuss-gender-and-sexuality\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area Counseling Service organizes meet-ups for all ages to discuss gender and sexuality."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbay-area-counseling-service-hosts-meet-ups-for-adults-and-minors-to-discuss-gender-and-sexuality%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2096711&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Trans adults up \u200dto age 25 can connect with \u200bkids as young as 14 through an\u2064 exciting weekly online program<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>(Liudmila\u200d Evsegneeva, Grabien)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>A Bay Area kids&#8217; counseling service is bringing together LGBT adults and minors in a series of engaging online meet-ups\u200c to \u2063discuss \u200dgender and sexuality.<\/p>\n<p>Through \u200dOutlet, the LGBT division of \u200cAdolescent Counseling Services, transgender adults up to \u200cage 25 can have open conversations about gender identity with kids as young as 14. Additionally, there is a weekly\u200b &#8220;LGBTQIA+ youth\u2064 group&#8221; where 10-year-olds who \u200didentify as LGBT can chat with teens up to age 18. And for\u2063 individuals aged 14-25, there is a \u200b&#8221;Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color&#8221; meet-up.<\/p>\n<p>While these meet-ups have \u200craised concerns among local teachers and parents, similar worries have been\u2063 expressed about the Trevor \u200cProject, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-elect-glenn-youngkin-appoints-virginia-education-chief-who-will-remove-politics-from-the-classroom\/\" title=\"Gov.-Elect Glenn Youngkin Appoints Virginia Education Chief Who Will Remove \u2018Politics from the Classroom\u2019\">national organization focused<\/a> on LGBT youth. The\u200c Trevor\u2063 Project&#8217;s online chatroom is open to kids and adults aged 13-24, and there have been instances of adults promoting transgenderism to minors in that space.<\/p>\n<p>Erin Friday, a San Francisco attorney \u200dand co-lead of\u200b Our Duty, a support group for parents of gender-confused kids, expressed her concerns \u2064about the\u200b mingling of\u2063 10-year-olds and 18-year-olds, stating that \u200bthese groups are contributing to the &#8220;gender medical\u2064 complex.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Outlet&#8217;s sessions require minimal gatekeeping,\u2064 with only a 10-minute video orientation. The sign-up form\u2064 even allows kids to keep their participation secret\u200d from their parents and gives them the option to\u2063 have Outlet representatives conceal their affiliation when contacting them. Outlet is affiliated with Adolescent Counseling Services, which provides counseling services to kids in four Bay Area public\u2063 schools and a\u200d youth center.<\/p>\n<p>The San Mateo Pride Center, in partnership with Outlet, supports LGBTQ+ community members of all ages and features Outlet&#8217;s sessions in its list of local peer support groups. Outlet recently held a fundraiser\u2062 sponsored by Stanford \u200cMedicine pediatrics, Genentech, Yahoo, and others.<\/p>\n<p>Outlet&#8217;s\u2063 clinical coordinator and Adolescent Counseling Services&#8217; executive director did\u200c not \u2064respond to questions \u200babout participant screening, age range selection, and \u200dmeasures to prevent offline connections between adults \u2063and\u2063 kids. The sign-up form requires participants to provide their dates of \u2062birth and\u200d addresses but\u2063 does not ask for proof. Additionally, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bay-area-counseling-service-hosts-meet-ups-for-adults-and-minors-to-discuss-gender-and-sexuality\/\" title=\"Bay Area Counseling Service organizes meet-ups for all ages to discuss gender and sexuality.\">high school counseling office<\/a> in San \u200dMateo sent flyers promoting the meet-ups to teachers as \u200ba resource for students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the one-on-one counseling option\u200d provided by the program cater to individuals who may\u2062 not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/far-left-woke-ideology-house-republicans-introduce-bill-to-prohibit-political-tests-at-colleges\/\" title=\"\u2018Far Left Woke Ideology\u2019: House Republicans Introduce Bill To Prohibit \u2018Political Tests\u2019 At Colleges\">feel comfortable speaking<\/a> in a group \u2062setting?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Those who may not feel comfortable speaking in a group setting, there are one-on-one counseling sessions available as well.<\/p>\n<p>This program aims\u2063 to create a safe and supportive\u2062 space\u200c for young individuals to explore and understand their own gender identities and\u200b sexualities. It provides an opportunity for them to connect with older\u200c LGBT\u2063 individuals \u200bwho have gone through similar experiences and can offer guidance and support.<\/p>\n<p>By connecting trans adults with younger individuals, this program\u2064 aims to bridge the generation \u2064gap and create a sense of community \u2063among the LGBT community. It\u200b allows for a sharing of knowledge, experiences, and perspectives, which\u200b can be incredibly valuable for both \u200bparties involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the program takes great\u200b care in ensuring the safety and well-being of \u2063all participants. Strict confidentiality guidelines are in place to protect the privacy of individuals, and \u2062all conversations\u2062 are monitored and moderated to maintain a respectful and\u200b inclusive environment.<\/p>\n<p>The online format of the program allows \u2063for accessibility and convenience. Participants from different locations can come together\u2064 without the barriers of distance or transportation. It also offers a level of anonymity\u2064 that may make individuals feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts and questions.<\/p>\n<p>The weekly meet-ups and chat groups\u200c are structured to facilitate meaningful \u2064conversations and learning experiences. Trained counselors and facilitators guide the discussions and provide resources and information to participants. The topics covered span a wide range, including \u2062gender identity, coming out, self-acceptance, relationships, and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>For many individuals, especially those \u200din smaller communities or those who \u2062may not have access to LGBT resources, this program can be \u2062a lifeline. It provides a sense of connection and belonging, which can \u200dbe crucial for the well-being and development \u200dof young LGBT individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this program has the potential to contribute to the broader acceptance and\u2064 understanding of transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals in \u2064society. By promoting dialogue and education, it helps break\u200d down stereotypes and prejudices, fostering a \u200cmore tolerant and\u200c inclusive environment.<\/p>\n<p>The importance of support\u200b systems for young individuals exploring their identities cannot be emphasized enough. This program offers a unique and valuable opportunity for trans adults and young\u200c individuals to connect, share experiences, and navigate their journeys \u2064together.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the weekly online \u2063program \u2063organized by \u200dOutlet\u2064 is a\u2063 groundbreaking \u200dinitiative that brings together trans adults up to age 25 and kids as young as 14 to discuss \u200cgender and sexuality. It\u2063 provides a safe\u200d and\u200c supportive space\u200c for young individuals to explore their own \u200didentities and connect \u200dwith older LGBT individuals. By fostering dialogue and community, this program \u2063has the\u200c potential to make a profound impact on the lives of its participants and promote \u200dacceptance and \u200cunderstanding in society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trans adults up to age 25 can talk to kids as young as 14 through weekly online program (Liudmila Evsegneeva, Grabien) A Bay Area kids&#8217; counseling service is convening online meet-ups for LGBT adults and minors to talk about gender and sexuality. Transgender adults up to age 25 can discuss intimate topics of gender identity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1604,"featured_media":2096712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2096711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1604"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2096711"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096711\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2096712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2096711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2096711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2096711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}