Sessions for parents, carers & family members
Parents, carers and family members of young people or specifically of LGBT+ people, often ask KeshetUK 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 or people tell us they feel afraid to say the wrong thing and hurt someone they care about. These educational sessions hope to help close that gap and support kinder conversations.
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At KeshetUK, we are now offering two sessions specifically for parents, carers and family members of young people or Jewish LGBT+ people. These sessions are not just for those who have an 'out' LGBT+ person in there life. We understand that you might be a parent or family member of someone who hasn't come out or have a young person in your life or friends of your children who you want to feel comfortable talking to you.
These will be offered online, once every two months. We will alternate between the two sessions. For more details about the content covered in each session, please read below. If there is a high demand – we can run them more often.
We can also offer these sessions (or more bespoke sessions) in a community setting – for example in a synagogue, school or youth group. If you would like to partner with KeshetUK to have us deliver one or both of these sessions in person to your community, please email alex@keshetuk.org for more information.
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.
These will be offered online, once every two months. We will alternate between the two sessions. For more details about the content covered in each session, please read below. If there is a high demand – we can run them more often.
We can also offer these sessions (or more bespoke sessions) in a community setting – for example in a synagogue, school or youth group. If you would like to partner with KeshetUK to have us deliver one or both of these sessions in person to your community, please email alex@keshetuk.org for more information.
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.
Events coming up:
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Having Kinder ConversationsOften, the most challenging conversations we need to have are with the people closest to us. The emotional stakes are often higher, and we worry about saying the wrong things or upsetting them. This can be even more difficult when talking across generations. The aim of this training is to give participants tools for having kinder conversations with young people about LGBT+ topics.
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Being an Ally to LGBT+ Young PeopleWe all want to do our best to ensure young people have safe, happy lives. However, in today’s complex and quickly changing world, it can be difficult to know how to best support them. This session aims to get participants thinking about the skills they already have to be allies to LGBT+ young people and help participants develop new skills.
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CLICK FOR IN PERSON SESSIONS RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JEWISH ORGANISATIONS
Where: Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue
When: Sunday 19 November, 13.00-16.00 Cost: Free but please book by clicking here. KeshetUK is partnering with Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue to hold an in-person training session for parents, carers, and family members of Jewish LGBT+ people across the Brighton Jewish community. This training is open to anyone who feels they could benefit from learning in a non-judgemental, open space. And we will be covering topics around terminology, having kinder conversations and strategies for supporting LGBT+ young people in your life. To book on this session: Please click here. |
Want us to run a session for your community?
If you'd like to partner with us to create a bespoke session for your community, please email community@keshetuk.org
Past Events:
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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:
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
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
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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