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Affirmation Remains Committed to Conversion Therapy Ban until Every Youth Is Safe

March 11, 2019 |

We affirm that LGBTQ youth and adults are not broken and do not need to be “changed” or “fixed” in any way from the beautiful souls that they are.

Therapy

January 12, 2014 |

Links Emotional Health & Relationships » The LGBTQ-Affirmative Psychotherapist Guild of Utah » Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists » Emotional Health by BodyMindSoul.org Stories Understand one another, and both are edified (No More Strangers Blog) February 2013 Affirmation Member Helps Bring National Attention to “Conversion Therapy” December 2012

Former Ex-Gay Spokesman Condemns “Reparative Therapy”

May 14, 2013 |

“I see LGBT people for who they are–beloved, cherished children of God”

Affirmation Member Helps Bring National Attention to “Conversion Therapy”

December 1, 2012 |

In a historic case which received national media attention, Affirmation member Sam Wolfe is helping bring a lawsuit against an organization that claims to convert people from gay to straight.

2024 Affirmation International Conference

November 7, 2024 | Comments Off on 2024 Affirmation International Conference

The 2024 Affirmation International Conference was held October 11th – 13th at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center in Ogden Utah. This was the first time the conference was held in Ogden. The theme of the conference was “Joyfully Authentic.”

Frederick Bowers, 2024 Candidate Statement

October 30, 2024 |

Frederick Bowers is seeking election as president of Affirmation. He has nominated David Widdison and Dominick Morales to serve as senior vice president and president. Frederick says he’s running to improve support for local chapters, foster connections between Affirmation members, partner with other organizations to advance Affirmation’s mission, and strengthen Affirmation financially.

Circle of Love and Support: Navigating Church Handbook Changes

August 22, 2024 |

Many in our community, especially our transgender siblings and their families, are hurting and looking for mutual support to navigate the emotions resulting from changes the Church made in its General Handbook this week. We invite all to join with us for a circle of love and support facilitated by Jackie Keel, Maeve Hutchins, and…

Circle of Love and Support: Navigating Church Handbook Changes

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Circle of Love and Support: Navigating Church Handbook Changes

Many in our community, especially our transgender siblings and their families, are hurting and looking for mutual support to navigate the emotions resulting from changes the Church made in its General Handbook this week. We invite all to join with us for a circle of love and support facilitated by Jackie Keel, Maeve Hutchins, and…

Affirmation Hosting Meeting to Provide Support After Church Handbook Changes

August 22, 2024 |

Affirmation is partnering with Flourish Therapy volunteers to host a virtual meeting of support for those impacted by recent changes to the General Handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The meeting is open to all seeing support or to better understand the impact of these changes. Registration is required to attend. Interpretation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is being provided.