Guide Map
Stress
Reflect on what stress feels like in your body
Stress and LGBTQ+ mental health
You’re not alone; stress is real, and lots of folks experience it
When did you become aware of stress related to any of your identities?
Practice using your breath to help your body deal with stress
4 stressful experiences LGBTQ+ people often face
Apply self compassion and affirmation tools…
How might you apply affirmations in a real life situation?
Coping with stress through distraction
Coping with stress through expression and creativity
Using mindfulness and body-based methods for dealing with stress
Connecting with support systems to help you cope with stress
Stigma
Internalized stigma looks, sounds, and feels different for everyone
Use compassion to combat thoughts and beliefs
Hear stories from other LGBTQ+ teens
Take a moment to pause for yourself
Exploring the negative message you might tell yourself
What internalized stigma looks like
Gender
The influence of your upbringing
Learn about the terms we use for gender
The media’s role in perpetuating gender stereotypes
Reflect on your own gender journey
The ways people are identifying and expressing themselves
Build out and try on different identities (digitally)
Get inspired by the style of the LGBTQ+ community