north Star archive
2015: Panel – Ministering With Love and Compassion to Those Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction
Session Description: Are you afraid you might unknowingly say or do something that would hurt or off end someone who experiences same-sex attraction? Do you want to show love and support but are not...
2015: Finding Personal Healing in Relation to My Loved One’s Same-sex Attraction
Session Description: As family members it’s common to feel anger, shame, embarrassment, or sadness at the idea that a family member experiences same-sex attraction or is in a same-sex relationship....
2015: Creating a Resilient Marriage
Session Description: Marriage brings two people together as one; however, conflict is inevitable in any marriage since no two people will agree on everything. How can you create a resilient...
2015: How Can I Use My Experience to Bless Other Women?
Session Description: Have you ever wondered how your experience with same-sex attraction could bless other women in your lives? No matter where you are in your personal journey, this class will help...
2015: Creating a Personal Support Network
Session Description: Whether you are new to North Star or a long-time member, you may not be aware of all of the community resources available to you. Do you need help navigating support groups or...
2015: Why It’s Worth It – Staying Strong in the Gospel
Session Description: Experiencing same-sex attraction as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be very challenging. Maybe you have asked yourself if it is really worth it...
2015: From Conflict to Growth: What I Learned by Befriending My Enemy
Session Description: Conflict surrounds homosexuality at every level. Those with SSA often experience conflict internally between opposing desires, goals, feelings, values, and identities. And...
2015: Panel – How Do I Support My Transgender Loved One
Session Description: Dealing with gender identity concerns as member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be very challenging and filled with adversity. This member of your family...
2015: Showing Empathy to Help Others Heal
Session Description: Healing from past wounds, whether self-inflicted or caused by the actions of others, is crucial to happiness in this life. How can you help others heal? The Atonement of Jesus...
2015: Panel – Loving Those Who Are Pursuing Same-Sex Relationships
Session Description: Do you feel hurt or confused because one of your loved ones is pursuing a same-sex romantic relationship? In the words of Elder Quentin L. Cook, “As a church, nobody should be...