Sessions for parents, carers & family members of Jewish LGBT+ people

Over the last year, we've often been asked by family of LGBT+ people about how they can create safer spaces for LGBT+ people in their lives. Often these family members feel that there is a gap in their knowledge of LGBT+ topics, and these educational sessions hope to help close that gap.

We have been asked to run sessions on language and how to have conversations with their children and family members. Often people tell us they feel afraid to say the wrong thing and hurting someone they care about. At KeshetUK, we are starting to pilot sessions specifically for parents, guardians and family members of Jewish LGBT+ people. 
 
Please note: we do not run any support groups for parents, but we are aware of many groups that parents have created for themselves as peer to peer support. Please do get in touch if you would like the details of this. 

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Events coming up: 

​Two part online session: For parents, carers & family of LGBT+ young people

Dates: Tuesday 20 June 2023 and Tuesday 27 June 2023 
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free, although a donation to KeshetUK is encourage. 
Age of attendees: 18+
How to book: Click here
Topics covered: 
These two online sessions will cover a number of the topics, including:

• Going over terminology and language around LGBT+ identities (including pronouns)
• Learning how to create a welcoming home for LGBT+ young people
• Practicing kinder conversations
• Discussing common anxieties between parents/carers and young people

PAST EVENTS: 

​LGBT+ Young People: A Guide for Parents and Guardians

Dates: 30 January 2023, 6 February 2023, 20 February 2023, 27 February 2023, 13 March 2023,  20 March 2023
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: JW3
Cost: £10 per session or £50 for the series
Age: 18+
How to book: Click here
Topics covered: Check out the JW3 website for blurbs on each weeks session. Examples of topics covered will be understanding LGBT+ identities, creating an LGBT+ friendly home, being an ally to LGBT+ young people etc. 

Join KeshetUK and JW3 for a course providing training and education for parents and guardians looking to support LGBT+ children in a safer and non-judgemental space. 
Whether you’re a carer for a child who’s come out for years or for days, or are seeking tools to create a healthy home should a child in your family ever come out, these sessions are for you.

Please click here to go to the JW3 website to find out more about these sessions

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