Restoring Spirit Therapy

09/16/2025

Parents of LGBTQ Children/adults!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Looking for ways to support your LGBTQ child? The FAMILIES Project aims to create a safe and understanding space where parents can explore and embrace their children’s unique identities with acceptance and love.

Through a combination of workshops, support groups the FAMILIES equips parents with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster a nurturing environment for their LGBTQ+ children.

Parents enroll in an 8-week program. This course aims to provide parents with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support their LGBTQ+ child in a positive and affirming way. Through a combination of educational materials, interactive discussions, guest speakers, and practical exercises, parents will gain a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, learn effective communication strategies, explore ways to create a supportive environment at home and connect with a community of other parents on similar journeys.

Register today for a course, or ALL of them!!

gse.lgbt/family

09/12/2025

New Jersey's first Q***r Parentage Summit is next weekend—have you signed up yet?

Along with the Pride Center of Montclair, we're hosting this first-of-its-kind event for q***r parents and aspiring parents at Mountainside Hospital next Saturday, September 20! You can expect expert-led panels on pathways to parentage, a resource fair with LGBTQ -affirming organizations and service providers, networking opportunities, community conversations and Q&A forums, child-friendly spaces, family activities, and more.⁠

Head to https://gse.lgbt/parentage25 to register!

09/07/2025

Mercer County invites you to join us for a special conversation on faith and inclusion, hosted by the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

➡️Date: Saturday, September 20
➡️Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
➡️Location 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing
➡️Presented by Rev. Lisa Schilansky Minister for Social Justice and Pastoral Care, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing

This event will explore how communities can heal from exclusionary belief systems and reclaim a loving, inclusive faith.

For more information, contact LGBTQIA@mercercounty.org
or 609-503-9895.

08/26/2025

This September, we’re offering free virtual voice lessons for our trans and nonbinary community members, in collaboration with Jimmy Chen from Trans Voice Lab!

Pick one of our four sessions on 9/5, 9/12, 9/20, or 9/26. All sessions will be held via Zoom.

Sign up now to explore your voice: https://gse.lgbt/voicelessons

08/21/2025

We and the Pride Center of Montclair are proud to host New Jersey's first Q***r Parentage Summit on Saturday, September 20 at Mountainside Hospital!

You can expect expert-led panels on pathways to parentage, a resource fair with LGBTQ -affirming organizations and service providers, networking opportunities to connect with other q***r parents and aspiring parents, community conversations and Q&A forums, child-friendly spaces, family activities, and more.

Don't miss out—sign up at gse.lgbt/parentage25 💖

07/24/2025

We're excited to announce ✨ Magic in the Middle ✨, our new family camp offering for LGBTQ+ families! In collaboration with Murray Grove Retreat Center, we'll be hosting a fun-filled weekend for LGBTQ+ middle schoolers and their parents. Kids and families will have the opportunity to participate in bonding activities, workshops, nature adventures, and more.

Visit gse.lgbt/magic25 for more information and to register!

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"Magic in the Middle: a new family camp offering for LGBTQ+ families

Calling all families of LGBTQ+ middle school students in grades 6-8! Join us for a weekend of bonding, learning, and fun!

Camp activities:
- Outdoor activities
- Workshops
- Art and crafts
- Campfires & more!

Registration fee: $375 for 1 child & 1 parent. Financial assistance available.

Friday 9.26 to Sunday 9.28

Location: Murray Grove Retreat Center

Program fee includes lodging & all meals"

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07/21/2025

07/14/2025

🏳️‍⚧️💛🤍 Happy International Nonbinary People's Day! 💜🖤🏳️‍🌈

Today and every day we celebrate and empower all nonbinary, genderq***r, gender fluid, and all gender diverse people!

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07/10/2025

Garden State Equality's Education and Youth Development Department is excited to be putting on our inaugural LGBTQ+ Youth Conference on Friday, August 8 at Bell Works!

This FREE full-day conference for q***r, trans, and allied youth (ages 14-21) will offer a balance of both educational workshops and fun breakout sessions. It's open to youth from around the Garden State will be filled with programming on making change in their communities, their rights as New Jersey students, and more.

Register at gse.lgbt/youth25!

06/11/2025

A hopeful reminder and a tremendous responsibility.

05/17/2025

We're partnering with Princeton Public Library to start an LGBTQ+ Teen Book Club! 📚

Our first meeting is this Monday from 4-5 PM. Register to join at https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/13553354.

05/11/2025

It’s the best season:
Here’s a run down of regional
Pride events

March with us throughout Pride season!

Register and find out more info >> https://gse.lgbt/pride

Saturday, 5/17: New Hope/Lambertville
Sunday, 6/1: Jersey Pride (Asbury Park)*
Thursday, 6/5: Haddon Township
Saturday, 6/7: Trenton Pride
Saturday, 6/14: Princeton Pride
Sunday, 7/13: Newark Pride
Saturday, 8/23: Jersey City Pride

*First 300 sign-ups for Jersey Pride (Asbury Park) get a free T-shirt!

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