LGBTQI+ Pride In 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in New York City, which is regarded as the beginning of the modern LGBTQI+ rights movement… (APA)
The New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) Celebrates Pride Month and the Progress Against the Oppression of Homophobia it Represents for Members of the LGBTQI+ Community NJPA is committed to advancing a scientific perspective to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and beyond (LGBTQI+) people, of increasing understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity as aspects of human diversity, and of reducing stigma, prejudice, discrimination and violence toward LGBTQI+ people. NJPA endorses the American Psychological Association’s efforts to bring the best and most current research to bear on the most significant issues and questions confronting LGBTQI+ people and society at large. In honor of Pride Month, NJPA is sharing various helpful resources to help children and families celebrate who they are, reduce stress and anxiety, and navigate challenging experiences. APA Highlights Books for LGBTQ+ Children and Families for Pride Month APA Help Center - Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity APA Topics - What does transgender mean? APA Topics - Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality APA Topics - Are same-sex marriages different from heterosexual marriages? APA Resource - Marriage and Family Issues for LGBT People Resource list of LGBTQI+ developed by Melissa Baldwin and Yesenia Parada, employed by the Center for Forensic and Clinical Psychology, Inc. under the supervision of Rhonda Greenberg, PhD. (see attached PDF) NJPA has been serving its members for over 80 years by protecting, promoting, and enhancing the profession of psychology. NJPA is also an indispensable network of resources for the public and media and an influential presence helping shape mental health policies in New Jersey.
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