LGBTQ 101 and Beyond
Last updated August 26, 2022
Resources created by Chris Angel (they/them), owner of GSI:
Allyship is a Verb | An educational podcast hosted by Chris Angel. People want to do better, but they don’t always know how. Allyship is a Verb features conversations with LGBTQ+ community members of various lived experiences and backgrounds who share their stories and an allyship tip. Chris Angel offers self-reflection questions and voiceovers to help deepen the learning for listeners.
A Quick Guide to Pronouns | Online course created by Chris Angel. It takes folks about an hour to complete. Includes examples of allyship and covers various scenarios, such as how to apologize, hold yourself accountable, practice tips, and more. Pay-what-you-can model to help increase access.
The LGBTQ+ Affirming Guidebook for Mental Health Practitioners | Written by social workers Chris Angel Murphy, MSW and Sarah Gilbert, LCSW. Covers nine topics to provide holistic LGBTQ+ affirming practices in non-profits, collectives, and private practice settings. Ideal for mental health practitioners such as therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and specialists.
Pay-what-you-can model to help increase access.
The LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist: Summer Series | Recorded sessions by the authors of the guidebook above; it features 4.5 hours of tips, vignettes, and more related to the nine topics. Pay what you can model. Ideal for therapists, counselors, and psychologists wanting to provide holistic LGBTQ+ affirming services. Pay-what-you-can model to help increase access.
LGBTQ: Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities by TEEN LINE in 2015 | This 15-minute YouTube video features Chris Angel, who was interviewed and a co-producer of the overall video while employed with TEEN LINE. Hear from youth in Los Angeles, CA about their coming out process, support, and embracing their identities. Professionals speak to the importance of support, safety, and celebrating individuality. It’s been used in high school classes and clubs to introduce LGBTQ 101, though it’s appropriate viewing for anyone and holds well to the present day.
AFCI Education Center’s Understanding Gay | A free education program.
Feelings & Stuff - Transgender Education | This silly, 7-minute YouTube video features the founder of this website, Chris Angel (they/them). They are a guest talking about what transgender vs. cisgender means and how gender-affirming transition is broken down into social, medical, and legal aspects.
The Gender Book | To educate everyone about gender.
Gerber/Hart Library and Archives | Midwest LGBTQ History & Culture.
Gender Diversity | Education and Support Services.
The History Project | Documenting, preserving, and sharing New England’s LGBTQ history.
How To Talk To Kids About Gender | Online course on essentials for parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with kiddos 0-10 years old by gender specialist Rebecca Minor, LICSW.
My Kid Is Gay | Helping families understand their LGBTQ kids.
One Archives Foundation | Dedicated to telling accurate and authentic stories of LGBTQ people, history, and culture through public exhibitions, educational projects and training, and community outreach programs.
Out Proud Families | Resources, information, perspectives, and connections for supporting families, caregivers, and other important people in the lives of LGBTQ children and youth.
Parents of Trans Youth 101 | Online course by Mandy Giles in Texas; a parent of two transgender kids. It’s designed for parents at the beginning of their journey, but it can also be helpful for all parents of trans kids.
The Queens’ English | A book for LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases; features word of the week on their IG account.
The Safe Zone Project | Free Safe Zone Workshop materials for facilitators.
TransYouth Family Allies | Resources and support for parents, educators, and health professionals.