For those who work with various young people
-LGBTQHelpful Tips-
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(LGBTQ:lesbian, gay,bisecshual,transgender,queer/nineSAbbreviation for Choning)
1. Don't be surprised if someone "cams out".
LGBTQ youth have probably been probing you for a while now. Based on your reaction at the time, they decided you were trustworthy and supportive.
2. Keep secrets.
LGBTQ people, or young people who question whether they aregender identityI confided in you about You must respect their secrecy. The exposure of these secrets has driven some young people to commit suicide.
3. Collect information and analyze your own biases.
We live in a society where there is discrimination and prejudice against homosexuality and cross-dressing. Breaking free from it is not easy. Find and use trusted sources and talk to LGBTQ support professionals.
4. Identify when and where to seek help.
As long as you interact with people in any field, there are LGBTQ people. Find out about counseling services and counselors near you. Through the LGBTQ telephone counseling service, you will be able to receive referrals to specialists and support organizations. State your role and explain what assistance you may need. It's also important to make connections with local LGBTQ organizations.
5. Maintain a balanced perspective.
Sexual fantasies and emotions are only a small (albeit important) part of an individual's personality.
6. Sexual orientationgender identityunderstand the meaning of
human sexual orientationgender identityis determined by what an individual feels naturally. It's not a matter of sexual "preferences" (preferences). Not choosing to be LGBTQ. It seems to be natural. Sexual orientation is who you like,gender identityis your self-identified gender. These are separate issues, but they come with their own complexities and challenges.
7. Deal with emotional issues first.
Many LGBTQ youth feel isolated, anxious and guilty. Listening helps. They then begin to express their often confused and contradictory feelings and thoughts.
8. Maintain a cooperative attitude.
Explain that many people have had this problem in the past. Different from your sexual orientation or gender at birthgender identityAcknowledge that it is difficult to faceheterosexualitybut,bisecReal or gaylesbianbut,transgenderbut,queerBut there is no quick and easy answer to your problem. Leave open the possibility of dialogue and assistance. By the way, the so-called "restorative therapy", which is said to be "return to normal", is harmful and not profitable.
9. Some degree of confusion is to be expected.
By the age of 14, most young people have a clear sense of their sexual orientation.gender identityThe same seems to be true for . However, some young people are confused and do not understand. They must first work on their own feelings and self-insights and find the answers on their own. It is impossible for others to judge or persuade them to be LGBTQ or not.
10. Support is good, but not coercion.
youheterosexualityIf you're an individual and don't feel uncomfortable with the gender you were assigned at birth, you probably don't understand what it means to be different in those aspects. Get tips from young people themselves about what forms of support they can offer you. Don't try to force the parties into your values just to convince yourself.
11. Don't guess who is LGBTQ.
This attitude does nothing good for you or for the young people you deal with professionally. in societyStereotypeis prevalent and people are mistreated because of its prejudices. Stop spreading cliche hoaxes such as "people who are gay".
12. Point out discriminatory remarks on the spot.
If you hear ill-advised comments that slander or insult LGBTQ people, point them out as you would any other hate speech. Silence is condoning discrimination, and the space quickly becomes unsafe for LGBTQ people. Stop LGBTQ rights violations by raising your voice.
Responsible for translation: Fumi Yabe / Editing and proofreading: Kujuku Shioyasu (Newly established C team planning)
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