Pride in the Storm: Building Emotional Resilience in LGBTQ+ Lives

This 90-minute workshop explores practical emotional regulation strategies and resilience-building skills tailored to the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Participants will learn how stressors such as discrimination, identity-related stigma, and social pressures can affect emotional well-being. They will also be introduced to evidence-based tools for managing difficult emotions, strengthening self-compassion, and fostering inner stability. Through guided discussion, brief exercises, and reflection, attendees will gain strategies to navigate challenges, build supportive coping habits, and cultivate resilience while honoring their identities and lived experiences. The workshop aims to create an affirming space that empowers participants to move through adversity with pride, authenticity, and emotional strength

Disability Accommodations: Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. We will do our best to make neccessary accommodations.

Disclaimer

This workshop is intended for educational and informational purposes only. While it is facilitated by licensed mental health professionals from Dragonfly Counseling and Wellness, participation in this event does not establish a therapeutic relationship between attendees and facilitators.

The content presented is designed to support reflection and personal growth around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. However, it is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis, or crisis care.

Participants are encouraged to engage at their own comfort level. Sharing personal experiences is always voluntary. Because this is a group setting, confidentiality cannot be fully guaranteed; we ask all attendees to respect one another’s privacy and refrain from sharing others’ personal information outside of the workshop.

If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please contact 911, your local emergency services, or reach out to 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

By attending this workshop, you acknowledge and agree to the above terms.

If you are interested in starting therapy or would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with a counselor at Dragonfly, please click on the link below.

Parking: The Stonewall Columbus Center is located at with limited parking available in our lot on a first-come basis, with a metered lot across High Street (between Magnolia Thunderpussy and BrewDog).

Below is an overhead shot of the Center to assist with parking.

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