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
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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
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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: