north Star archive
2015: Recovery From Addiction: The Power of the Atonement
Session Description: Do you struggle to completely let go of a repeated, harmful behavior? Do you feel isolated and stuck? Christ healed the leper, made sinners whole, and mended those who were...
2015: Overcoming Perfectionism
Session Description: Those of us who try to be perfect are painfully aware of the anxiety, depression, and alienation from others our that eff orts can create. We’ll discuss practical, powerful,...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...