Suicide Prevention Workshop: Parental Support,
Protective Factors, and Resilience
Thursday, October 24, 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
Suicide Prevention Workshop: Parental Support, Protective Factors, and Resilience
Thursday, October 24, 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
With the school year ramping up, LGBTQIA+ youth may be facing challenges as they navigate their home, school, and social lives. Suicidal thoughts and behavior are seen at higher rates in LGBTQIA+ kids and teens, and it’s beneficial to know what to look out for.
In order to lower risk, enhance support, and foster resilience in LGBTQIA+ loved ones, PFLAG NYC will be hosting a workshop led by our partner, Dr. Hannah Ellerkamp, on the following topics:
- Warning signs that may indicate triggers
- Challenges with family (issues of acceptance), school (bullying, peer pressure), and social life (loneliness, isolation, rejection, discrimination, trauma, and verbal, physical, and sexual violence)
- Co-existing medical and psychological disorders that may increase risk, like neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression
- Suicidal ideation, including as an adverse reaction to new psychiatric meds or increased dosage
- Self-diagnoses and self-medicating
The workshop will take place through Zoom and is free to attend. Please register through the registration button below, and note that there will not be a replay link provided, so registrants must attend live.
For the protection of parents/caregivers and their children, this workshop will be for parents/caregivers only, and we ask that you are seated in a setting that is not within earshot of your child.
If you have any questions or are unable to register via the form, please contact info@pflagnyc.org.
With the school year ramping up, LGBTQIA+ youth may be facing challenges as they navigate their home, school, and social lives. Suicidal thoughts and behavior are seen at higher rates in LGBTQIA+ kids and teens, and it’s beneficial to know what to look out for.
In order to lower risk, enhance support, and foster resilience in LGBTQIA+ loved ones, PFLAG NYC will be hosting a workshop led by our partner, Dr. Hannah Ellerkamp, on the following topics:
- Warning signs that may indicate triggers
- Challenges with family (issues of acceptance), school (bullying, peer pressure), and social life (loneliness, isolation, rejection, discrimination, trauma, and verbal, physical, and sexual violence)
- Co-existing medical and psychological disorders that may increase risk, like neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression
- Suicidal ideation, including as an adverse reaction to new psychiatric meds or increased dosage
- Self-diagnoses and self-medicating
The workshop will take place through Zoom and is free to attend. Please register through the registration button below, and note that there will not be a replay link provided, so registrants must attend live.
For the protection of parents/caregivers and their children, this workshop will be for parents/caregivers only, and we ask that you are seated in a setting that is not within earshot of your child.
If you have any questions or are unable to register via the form, please contact info@pflagnyc.org.
Dr. Hannah Ellerkamp, PsyD (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing evidence-based treatments and gender-affirming psychotherapy for children/adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers. She has extensive experience using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy and is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hannah particularly enjoys partnering with gender-diverse youth and families to create supportive, affirming environments while navigating school, healthcare, and social settings. She draws from her extensive experience in child settings, including hospitals, community clinics, and private practice, as well as her specialized training in a gender clinic.
She can be contacted at (917) 336-1433 or hannahellerkamppsyd@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at https://drhannahellerkamp.com.
Dr. Hannah Ellerkamp, PsyD (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing evidence-based treatments and gender-affirming psychotherapy for children/adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers. She has extensive experience using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy and is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hannah particularly enjoys partnering with gender-diverse youth and families to create supportive, affirming environments while navigating school, healthcare, and social settings. She draws from her extensive experience in child settings, including hospitals, community clinics, and private practice, as well as her specialized training in a gender clinic.
She can be contacted at (917) 336-1433 or hannahellerkamppsyd@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at https://drhannahellerkamp.com.
