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LGBTeens: Coming Out as an LGBTQ+ Youth

Calling all LGBTeens! Join us for a special presentation for teens, focused on the ins and outs of coming out. Presented by Karissa and Michelle from Preferred Behavioral Health.

Join us for a special presentation for teens and tweens, focused on supporting and embracing our LGBTQ+ identities and the ins and outs of coming out. Presented by Karissa Neri and Michelle Baxter of Preferred Behavioral Health. This will be a informative, affirming, and supportive evening that you don't want to miss!

Please encourage your parent or guardian to sign up using the Embracing LGBTQ+ Youth adult program listing. We will have separate sessions for teens at the same time from 6:30 - 7:30pm, then come together as a group from 7:30 - 8:00pm.

About the presenters:

Coming Out as an LGBTQ+ Youth: Teen Presentation by Karissa Neri, B.A. General Psychology (She/Her) 
Karissa Neri is a prevention consultant with NJ4S Ocean County, and a dedicated advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. This session will focus on educating teens and tweens about the LGBTQ+ community.

Embracing LGBTQ+ Youth: Adult Presentation by Michelle Baxter, B.A. Psychology
Michelle Baxter, a Prevention Consultant with NJ4S COMPASS Ocean County, has worked with families since 2011. She began her career as a Case Manager in Early Intervention, moving onto counseling children in a high level of care, post hospitalization. She continues to help families by working as a Prevention Consultant in the NJ4S program and as a Teacher in the Early Intervention program. She is the mother of three sons, one who has had the experience of coming out. Ms. Baxter loves to support families as they find their way in supporting each family member in the best way possible.

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