Pride Month: The History of Pride and Advocacy in the LGBTQIA+ Community, And Effective Strategies for Mental Health Therapists
Written by Kelsey Someliana-Lauer, Therapy Practice Solutions Virtual Assistant J une marks Pride Month , a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, recognize its history, and advocate for continued progress. While Pride is a vibrant and colorful celebration, its origins are rooted in a history of struggle and activism. Understanding this history and the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community is crucial, particularly for mental health therapists who seek to support their clients effectively. This blog explores the history of Pride, the significance of advocacy, and what mental health professionals can learn to better serve the LGBTQIA+ community. The modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement is often traced back to the Stonewall Riots of 1969 . On June 28th of that year, patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village, resisted a police raid. This event ignited days of protests and served as a catalyst for the LGBTQIA+ rights movement in the United S