By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- “To come out or not come out?” that is the question many teens are talking about. PRIDE month (every June) is a great time to celebrate our LGBTQ2+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, two-spirited) community. It’s always important to focus on sexuality, gender ...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- There’s a good chance this summer will look and feel completely different from any you’ve experienced before, and feelings of loneliness and isolation can still be very real even after stay-at-home guidelines have been relaxed. The truth is, the world will probably look and feel ...
By Kristen Donia --- This time has been interesting for all of us. And I’m guessing that’s not the first time you’ve heard that in the last few months. I have found, during this time, it's been incredibly important to connect with my body. Not just my emotions, which is ...
By Planned Parenthood of Arizona Education Team --- If there is one thing we would like everyone to understand about bodies and sexuality, it is that everyone is different! Meaning, there is no one way to have a body and no one type of sexuality. Rather, we are all connected ...
By Caitlin Brock, Ed.S., M.Ed., LAC, NCC--- Sometimes it can be difficult to put into words our experiences, our emotions, and even our thoughts. When experiencing such difficulties, art can be used as a beneficial tool for helping with self-discovery, expression, and awareness. Art can speak in colors, shapes, and ...