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🏳️🌈 Why sign up as a Safe Space in Logan? 🏳️🌈 Visibility matters. Why? Because it helps create a culture of acceptance and belonging for our LGBTQIA+ community. Because everyone deserves to feel like they are safe. Everyone deserves to feel like they belong. And everyone should feel safe when engaging with their local services, businesses and communities. Knowing that you're welcome (without having to ask first) can make all the difference in the world. Why not put your hand up as a Safe Space in Logan? Find out more here >> https://buff.ly/4bdbzfm

HAPPY FRIYAY 💃 What do you have to celebrate this week? 💪 Achievement 😊 Thing(s) that have brought you joy 🤔 Something you learnt Here are mine 💪 ACHIEVEMENT I actually had to think really hard about this. And then I realised that "achievements" don't have to be the big things. My achievement this week is doing lots of stuff that gives me energy so I feel full of joy going into the weekend. -Creative thinking at work -Writing -Catching up with friends -Meeting new people -Having inspiring chats 😊 JOY - Catching up with Emily Armstrong 🧡(stills amazes me how you can so easily video chat to someone the other side of the world) -Inspiring chats in the London sunshine with Adam Campbell eating sushi 🍣 -Finally meeting Laura Brunton⚡ and Sarah G. face to face and connecting with other inspiring women like Priya Williams BA (Hons) Dip PFS and Nonie M C White FRSA -My daughter learning to say avocado 🥑 "abocadoooo" 🤔 LEARNING I learnt this week about red and green energy from Lauren Lepley:   🔴 Red – the stuff that drains your energy, causes procrastination and increases tiredness   💚 Green – the stuff that gives you joy, energises you, helps get you into a state of flow   You will always need to some red stuff (hello housework) but if your week is full of red activity then you are not going to have energy to do the green stuff where you are actually more productive. The week will feel much harder than it needs to. So I am working on reducing the red and upping the green and Almost 1 in 5 people have experienced homelessness 😓 - thank you George Taktak for giving an amazing talk on mental health in the LGBTQ+ community at Havas yesterday. Have a great weekend friends. PS - Want your communication to have an impact - get practical tips in 4 minutes with my weekly newsletter 📣 Link in bio and comments

🌈 Being an ally is an ongoing journey of growth and learning. To better support the LGBTQIA+ community, check out these tips to help you amplify voices, challenge biases, and foster inclusivity👇

Coming out to loved ones can be one of the most vulnerable and nerve-wracking experiences of a person’s life. Even if you’ve told them repeatedly that you love and respect them, your loved one still may not have an easy time coming out to you. That said, there are many simple things you can do to show your support to a queer loved one who’s coming out to you, such as... 👂 One of the best, most immediate things you can do to support a loved one who is coming out is simply listen—silently and respectfully. 📚 Educating yourself on LGBTQIA+ issues, people, and other aspects of the community is another good step to take. ❣️ Make sure that the support and love you give them is a haven from the worst the world has to offer. Learn more about supporting a loved one when they come out — our experts offer advice and encouragement: https://bit.ly/3LYmtvm

Get your seats at the February A Taste of Cafés. https://lnkd.in/gdUKJzRb 🍫Feb 2, 12pm and Feb 7, 6pm: Like a Box of Chocolates. Just like that big box of chocolates, parent cafés are filled with unexpected surprises. Come and discover what Parent Cafés are all about. Join us as we open up a new Café, find happy surprises and make new connections. You never know what you’re gonna get unless you come see for yourself. 🏳️🌈Feb 16, 12pm: Home Is Where the Heart Is (LGBTQIA+ Café)🏳️⚧️ Supporting parents whose children identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.  How do you support your child when they struggle with their identity and choices? Positive outcomes begin by talking about difficult topics and gaining knowledge and understanding in the process.    Join us as we talk about unconditional love, the importance of acceptance and finding support through our shared experiences. 

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Struggling with who you are is tough, but you're not alone. 1. It's okay not to have all the answers yet. 2. Embrace your journey; every step is progress. 3. Seek out stories like yours – you'll find community. 4. Remember, your identity is valid, no matter what. 5. Professional help can guide you - reach out. Hit share if this speaks to you, or comment with your own tips! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/egAPXSQx Book a consultation with Brent now: https://lnkd.in/ewbZxetk #InclusiveTherapy #LGBTQIASupport #BeYou

🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 What's your company doing to celebrate Pride Month 2024? June will be upon us before we know it and if you haven’t decided what to do this year, why not invite the lovely peeps at Belonging Base to deliver an enlightening session. Choose from: A)  LGBTQIA+ - All You Need To Know 🏳️🌈 We’ll take you on a whistle-stop tour of History, Language, Code-Switching Impacts, Allyship and Conscious Inclusion. B)  Why Does Belonging Matter? 🤗 What it’s like when you feel that you don’t belong. Sharing lived experiences 🤗 🤗 Danielle Wood (MCIPD) and Sophie Wood explore the impact of belonging on Engagement, Mental Health and Performance. C)  All Things Trans – Ask Anything! A session facilitated by Danielle creating a safe space to explore Sophie’s lived experience of transitioning male to female. We open the floor for people to ask the questions they always wanted to but never have. D)  The Pick and Mix – let’s design one just for you! 🍬 If you’d like to book a session then all you need to do is drop us a DM or email [email protected]. www.belongingbase.com #InclusiveCulture #BelongingMatters #AllThingsTrans #Pride