2018: The Power of Vulnerable Storytelling

SSA Men

2018 conference  Session Description: Everyone has a unique story; as gay or same-sex attracted individuals of faith, we have especially uncommon ones. How can we effectively tell our stories of same-sex attraction to combat personal shame and isolation, helping...

2018: Overcoming the Natural Man When Applying the Scriptures

SSA Men

2018 conference  Session Description: If you have ever turned to the scriptures and found shame or oppression, this breakout is for you. Our loving Father gave us tools and resources to bring us closer to Him. Unfortunately, as mortals we can take those resources and...

2018: The Healing Power of Stories: How Stories We Hold About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Impact Our Mental Health

SSA Men, SSA Women

2018 conference  Session Description: The stories we hold about SSA or gender identity have a huge impact on our mental health, and our experience of happiness and contentment, or pain and suffering. Certainly, our stories or mindset aren’t the end all. There are all...

2018: A Path to Brotherhood: Fostering Meaningful Male Connections

SSA Men

2018 conference  Session Description: In this increasingly technological, independent era, we are growing more isolated as a society. This reality can feel even harsher for men of faith wrestling with matters of masculinity and sexuality. How can we develop meaningful...

2018: Panel: Living with Joy as a SSA/Gay Latter-day Saint Man

SSA Men

2018 conference  Session Description: Married or single, at times it can be a real challenge trying to fit in to our local wards. How do we reconcile an important part of our identity which others around us may not relate to or understand? Join this diverse panel as...

 2018: Sexual Identity: Recognizing Competing Scripts, Narratives, & Counter-Narratives

Gender Identity/Trans, SSA Men, SSA Women

2018 conference  Session Description: Names create realities. Join us for a discussion of how naming and scripts function in the lives of people navigating same-sex sexuality and faith. Learn how to recognize different names and scripts while identifying ways you can...

2018: Creativity at the Crossroads: Ponder Anew What the Almighty Can Do

Gender Identity/Trans, SSA Men

2018 conference  Session Description: As we each face difficult intersections and stretches of road in our life’s journey, creativity can play a helpful role. In this session, we’ll look at how exercising true creativity can help us challenge and change unhealthy...

2018: Panel: Tools for Thriving in a Mixed-Orientation Marriage

Couples, Spouses, SSA Men, SSA Women

2018 conference  Session Description: With so few people who seem to really understand the issues surrounding gender identity, it can difficult to find support. This panel will discuss the complexities of creating a support network including topics of communicating to...

2018: Essentials for Thriving in the Gospel

SSA Men

2018 conference  Session Description: Decisions about how to navigate a hopeful and happy future can be difficult for those who experience conflicts between their sexuality or gender identity and their faith. Is it possible to truly thrive and be happy while choosing...

2020: How I Fit in God’s Plan

Gender Identity/Trans, SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: Figuring out how to make our lives work within the framework of the gospel while dealing with attractions to the same sex or challenges around gender identity can be a complex and challenging experience. Listen to and learn from the powerful...