🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

26.34 – Supporting Other LGBTQ+ Friends Through Their Journeys: Being there for a friend exploring identity means leading with empathy, not assumption. Listen more than you speak, and never rush someone’s process. Respect confidentiality like it’s sacred—it builds trust faster than advice. Avoid comparing experiences or labeling them prematurely. Offer reassurance during doubt and celebration during courage. Small gestures—a text, safe hangout, or simple “I’m proud of you”—can mean everything. Sometimes presence matters more than solutions. Encourage professional support if distress appears, but stay patient through uncertainty. You’re not there to fix; you’re there to accompany. Supporting someone else also teaches self-compassion, because empathy flows both ways. Real friendship strengthens when respect outweighs curiosity. Every moment you choose understanding over assumption, you help shape a kinder culture. Standing beside another’s truth quietly can be one of the loudest forms of love.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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