It's no news that anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and policy are rampant right now. This year, it's more important than ever to both celebrate the brilliance, joy, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community and to commit to the support, affirmation, and protection that saves lives. Here are 4 ways we can show up both this month, and every day: 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate queer joy, not just pain. Share art, music, stories, and wins to send a message that visibility isn't only about suffering. 📢 Speak out against hate, anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, and legislation. Find out what legislation is on the table in your state using the ACLU's tracker (https://hubs.li/Q03pZ_lF0) and get involved to protest it. If you hear anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric online or in person, speak up when it’s safe, whether that means offering accurate information, setting boundaries, or simply not letting harmful comments slide. And when the discourse turns toxic, know when to disengage and refocus your energy. 🧠 Support life-affirming care and policies. Learn how identity and trauma intersect. Ensure your organization's policies validate names, pronouns, and lived experiences. Explore how trauma-informed and gender-responsive care can strengthen your work and refer LGBTQIA+ clients to LGBTQIA+ providers when possible. 🌱 Invest in community-led healing by donating to mutual aid and amplifying queer and trans-led organizations. In Connecticut, groups like Triangle Community Center, New Haven Pride Center, Equality CT, Anchor Health, OutCT, and Q Plus are doing vital work. #pride #pride2025 #lgbtqia #lgbtqrights #lgbtqmentalhealth #traumainformedcare #genderresponsivecare #lgbtqally #supportlgbtq #transrightsarehumanrights #pridewithpurpose #ctwomensconsortium (fb)

Did you know many holistic healing practices widely used in behavioral health have deep roots in Eastern and Pacific Islander traditions? This #AANHPI month, we honor the origins of the self-regulation, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and grounding techniques that support our well-being today. 🇮🇳 Yoga and many meditation practices originated in India. 🇯🇵 Reiki is a spiritual healing art from Japan. 🇨🇳 Acupuncture, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi have their foundations in China’s ancient wisdom. 🇳🇵 Sound healing traces back to Tibet and Nepal. These practices often overlap and influence one another across cultures: mantra chanting is found in Indian, Tibetan, and Native Hawaiian traditions, while mandala creation comes from Nepal, Tibet, and India. Meditation, in some form, is a vital thread woven through nearly all Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures. As we celebrate this month, we acknowledge our gratitude for these rich, enduring traditions that continue to guide healing and resilience. #aanhpimonth #aanhpi #aapi #aanhpihealing #culturalwisdom #holistichealing #integrativehealth #integrativemedicine #reiki #yoga #meditation #soundhealing #acupuncutre #taichi #qigoing #mindfulness (fb)