Resources
Access to information has supported me in the journey to more fully understand the world around me and to better understand myself in context. I am committed to lifelong learning in order to bring an antiracist and social justice lens to my practice. This list represents a fraction of the resources available on these important topics.
Gender & Sexuality
Information about Gender Pronouns
The Trevor Project provide crisis intervention for LGBTQIA youth
Learning about gender and sexuality for youth: "The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies & Families" by Rachel Simon
Listing for Queer/Trans therapists in the Philadelphia area
Social & Emotional Learning
David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality provides myriad supports for programs invested in positive youth development
"Preparing Youth to Thrive: Promising Practices in Social & Emotional Learning" is a guide to best practice in social and emotional skill development
Grief & Loss
Uplift Center for Grieving Children - resources for youth, families, clinicians and much more to support the grieving process
Also through Uplift, the Queer and Trans Youth Services team provides resources and offerings for LGBTQIA youth
Social Justice & Racial Equity
AORTA: The Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance - a worker-owned cooperative devoted to strengthening movements for social justice
For social workers and educators: