June is Pride Month

Emily Morales, Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • June 10, 2025

Hello SGVPA Folx,

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Let's show support to our LGBTQ2SIA+ Community Members!

This is the month to show your pride and allyship to our SGV LGBTQ2SIA+ community. The month of June was selected for PRIDE month in honor of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Uprising. For more information on the history of LGBTQ2SIA+ pride month please check out the Library of Congress. Visibility of "The Second Largest Minority," Library of Congress Article, was built on the backs of social activists in the queer community. The suffering and pride of our queer community has led to some of the greatest grassroots changes that have shifted the narrative of the queer community. Stand up against stigma, erasure, and marginalization by checking out some resources, advocating, and being an affirming therapist.

Resources in Becoming an LGBTQ2SIA+ Affirming Therapist

Even if we graduated last week or a decade ago including more tools and staying up to date with the research and training is the first step in becoming and remaining an affirming therapist. Check out these resources to continue your life-long learning experience.

Free Online Trainings:

https://thesafezoneproject.com/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/public-education/

https://pflag.org/resource/pao-advocacy-all-levels/

Paid Online Trainings:

https://affirmativecouch.com/

https://www.outcarehealth.org/training/

Crisis Resources and Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources:

Los Angeles LGBT Center: (323) 993-7500 https://lalgbtcenter.org/services/mental-health-psychiatry-services/

National Queer & Trans Therapist of Color Network: https://nqttcn.com/en/

Gay Therapy Center: https://www.thegaytherapycenter.com/

Crisis Resources:

The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/

LGBT National Help Center: (888) 843-4564 https://translifeline.org/

Pride Institute for Addiction Recovery Services: (833) 403-5400 https://pride-institute.com/

Share

Mail

Latest Blog Posts

September is Suicide Prevention Month

By Emily Morales, Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • September 4, 2025

Hello SGVPA Folx, Let's Start the Conversation! I would like to share some support resources for Suicide Prevention and Awareness. September is a month filled with a lot of transitions and bringing to our attention a part of our population and community struggling with suicidal ideation. We can all be a support and start the conversation. I am sharing the NAMI resource toolkit link. Another website that is called "Seize the Awkward," gives a breakdown of ways to talk about mental health crisis, have a conversation about noticed behaviors or concerns with those you love, or clients you serve. This is an opportunity to create dialogue to prevent death by suicide. If you are a survivor of suicide loss there are resources available to you as well.

August is National Wellness Month

By Emily Morales, Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • August 22, 2025

Hello SGVPA Folx, August is National Wellness Month August is National Wellness Month. So I invite you all to take an opportunity to introduce some wellness into your life. The resources for this month are to include self-care into your daily life and professional life. As therapists we are all part of the frontline response to many clients and families. This is an opportunity to model and practice wellness to your clientele. As well as water your own inner well within. Wishing you all wellness in the coming months. .

July is Disability Pride Month

By Emily Morales Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • July 15, 2025

Hello SGVPA Folx, July is Disability Pride Month! July commemorates the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Which gives us an opportunity to learn how to be a support to those with disabilities in our community. The Easter Seals website is a great resource for clients seeking support for their disabilities. It is a resource worth getting acquainted with. Check out these resources today! Please feel free to share with colleagues, clients, and community members.