Educational Booklets from the PFLAG National Office
and other sources
You may view or download these documents
and other sources
You may view or download these documents
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Be Yourself:
Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. Today's youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources. |
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The Blue Book
What We Wish We Had Known --- a Resource to Help End the Silence. Its purpose is to help families and congregations heal broken relationships and affirm the differences that make us human together. It is intended for those who know very little about the subject, as well as those whose families and personal lives have been deeply affected by misunderstanding. The subject is considered in four aspects: Science, Psychology, Sociology and Theology. A complete bibliography is found at the end of the work. |
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Our Daughters and Sons:
Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People. One of our most popular publications, this is a "must read" for parents who are forming new and honest relationships with a loved one who has come out to them. This booklet answers several commonly-asked questions about having a gay child. It includes a list of related resources. Faith in Our Families:
Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality. Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. Includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for. |
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Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos:
Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales. A culturally appropriate Spanish translation of "Our Daughters and Sons," this booklet is a valuable resource for Spanish-speaking families coming to terms with homosexuality and bisexuality. The booklet answers commonly asked questions about having an LGBTQ loved one, and includes Spanish language resources. |
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Se Tu Mismo
This is the Spanish translation of PFLAG's publication, Be Yourself. The book is a great resource for Spanish-speaking youth and families. |
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Opening the Straight Spouses' Closet
Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues. |
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Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
This booklet serves as a resource for parents and friends of transgender and gender non-conforming adults and youth. It will help answer some of your questions and concerns. This publication provides information, resources and strategies on creating a safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming family and friends, as well as addressing your own feelings and fears. |
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What The Bible Says - And Doesn't Say - About Homosexuality
A 24-page booklet written by the Rev. Dr. Mel White that offers a biblical response to the question people often ask: “How can you consider yourself a Christian when you are also gay?” |
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What the SCIENCE Says - and Doesn't Say - about Homosexuality
Research-based answers to ten of the most commonly asked questions about lesbian women, gay men, and their families. This 36-page booklet was written by Jeff Lutes, MS, LPC, and former Executive Director of Soulforce. Guide to being a straight ally
Ready to learn more about the many ways that you can be a straight ally? Want to know how to get past some of the things that you think are holding you back (or just kind of uncomfortable)? |
Holy Terror:
Lies the Christian Right Tells Us to Deny Gay Equality
The best-selling author of Stranger at the Gate returns with an insider’s
exposé of the origins of the Christian fundamentalist movement and how its virulent anti-gay agenda has led to the rise of the Tea Party movement, among other forms of recent right wing extremism.
This book is available on the "SoulForce" web site.
Lies the Christian Right Tells Us to Deny Gay Equality
The best-selling author of Stranger at the Gate returns with an insider’s
exposé of the origins of the Christian fundamentalist movement and how its virulent anti-gay agenda has led to the rise of the Tea Party movement, among other forms of recent right wing extremism.
This book is available on the "SoulForce" web site.
