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2015: Fostering Self-Acceptance and Shedding the Shackles of Shame
Session Description: In order to increase in health and well-being, to grow in the gospel, and to develop strong and supportive relationships, it is critical to heal toxic shame from our lives and to come to a healthy place of self-acceptance. Experiencing dysphoria...
2015: Panel – Creating a Loving and Welcoming Atmosphere in a Ward
Session Description: Sometimes the ward family is the only family that members have. How can you create a loving environment for members in your ward who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria? As Christ said, “I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one...
2015: Supporting My Son or Daughter in Their Teenage Years
Session Description: Many children first confront the reality that they experience same-sex attraction in their teenage years. As a parent you may have wondered how to best support your child. Should I allow them to be open about their sexuality? How can I ensure they...
2015: The Power of Open Communication in Marriage
Session Description: Open and honest communication is the hallmark of a good marriage. You may wonder if it’s possible to be too honest – especially when it comes to your same-sex attraction. Conversely, your spouse may wonder what questions they should be asking you....
2015: Panel Coping with Same-Sex Attraction (Married & Single)
Session Description: Do you ignore your same-sex attraction or dislike yourself because of it? You don’t have to. You can learn to cope with and overcome the challenges that same-sex attraction can bring to a gospel-oriented lifestyle. Come and learn from both married...
2015: How Your Experience with SSA Can Bless and Impact Others
Session Description: The insight, compassion, and charity we have learned on our journey with same-sex attraction can be used to bless the lives of others—especially our families and friends. However, sometimes it may seem difficult to do so. You may have asked, “How...
2015: Becoming the Man God Intends You to Be
Session Description: What does it mean to be a man in God’s eyes? In our culture we often equate masculinity with aggressive qualities and certain hobbies, but our Heavenly Father – a true man – has a very different definition of masculinity. We invite you to learn...
2015: Get Involved – Serving in North Star International and the Voices of Hope Project
Session Description: Often, as we become more secure in ourselves and our same-sex attraction (or our loved ones with same-sex attraction), we have a greater desire to reach out with Christ-like love to those who may be struggling with the same issues. What can you...
2015: “Journeys of Faith” – Personal Stories of Navigating Gender Identity
Session Description: You may have wondered, “What does intimacy really mean?” Intimacy is a type of closeness –personal and affectionate – that makes relationships richer and bonds people together. Intimacy is a key component of every happy and healthy marriage. Join...
2015: Leading with Love and Dispelling Shame
Session Description: It’s very common for men and women who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria to feel shame for who they are as a person. In that situation, shame is one of the greatest enemies that your ward member confronts. How can you dispel that...