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Sample Discussion Topics

Below are discussion topics used and adapted by PFLAG chapters across the US.

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Looking for discussion topics to guide your support group meetings? Just need something to get the conversation going?

We’ve collected a few ideas commonly used by PFLAG chapters to get you started:

  • How you reacted when you learned a loved one is LGBTQ+
  • What to do when extended family is not accepting
  • Experiences with having an LGBTQ+ child in public school
  • Concerns about cyberbullying and online safety
  • Understanding and managing healthcare disparities that impact people who are LGBTQ+
  • Balancing safety concerns with affirmation and support
  • Gender identity and gender expression
  • Using inclusive language and pronouns
  • Policies and benefits for LGBTQ+ dependents at company
  • Realities of relocation for families with LGBTQ+ kids
  • Experiences with having an LGBTQ+ loved one who is out in your community
  • Experiences with having an LGBTQ+ loved one who is out at work
  • LGBTQ+ history and cultureLGBTQ+ characters in books, television, and films

Download this resource here: Sample Discussion Topics