AFFIRM in Practice

Our colleagues at Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation have been trained in AFFIRM Caregiver and are now implementing AFFIRM Caregiver groups for parents and other caregivers of LGBTQ+ children and teens to help them build the skills they need to support their kids and foster their resilience.

LGBTQ+ youth with affirming parents have better mental health and well-being outcomes—even in the face of other stressors! We are so proud to work with leaders like Hugh Lane!

Logo for Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation featuring a red heart surrounded by multicolored lines, with the foundation's name in blue and black text.
Graphic with the word 'AFFIRM' at the top, featuring two circles labeled 'YOUTH' with a leaf icon and 'IN-PERSON' with a group icon.
Hamilton Family Health Team logo with a stylized orange H and dotted circle above, blue text, and orange slogan.

Hamilton Family Health Team in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada offers free AFFIRM Youth workshops that are open to the public. These in-person groups attend nine, 2-hour sessions after school and are designed to provide a supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to explore identity, manage emotions, and build confidence. Groups are open to youth ages 11-13 and 14-18 and are offered in partnership with Wentworth District School Board and Compass Community Health.

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What People Say About AFFIRM

  • This training was excellent because Dr. Craig and Dr. Austin have such strong clinical and research backgrounds and can integrate them. They are also very lively and engaging!

    -Training participant

  • I just wanted to tell you again how appreciative I am of yesterday's presentation. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our faculty and they can't wait for part two!

    -Presentation audience member

  • This training provided an understanding of the true impact someone can have on a child/youth that identified as LGBTQ+ and understanding how it all works together. Great training! Thank you!

    -Training participant

  • It was nice to have a small group, where we had active discussions. The facilitators were very knowledgeable and it felt that the training was flexible and met the needs of participants

    -Training participant

  • I loved the smaller sized groups and being able to be split into dyads to practice the modules and information being learned. It helped to make the information come to life in my brain and made it easier to see how the sessions will flow in real life.

    -Training Participant