What Are These Boundaries You Speak Of?! An Interview with Diane Becker Part Two

020 - This episode is part two of Heather Hester's interview with Diane Becker. Diane is a nationally certified juvenile treatment specialist, a licensed clinical social worker, licensed continuing education provider for social workers and professional counselors, and has been connecting with families and professionals for over 30 years. Diane and Heather have been friends for more than 15 years.The main topic of this two-part interview is the subject of boundaries - what are they? how do you set them? what do they look like in different environments? Diane emphasizes the importance of connectedness, health and safety, and family.Below is a list of the resources Diane mentions in the interview:National Crisis HotlinesInternational Association for Prevention of Suicide:   https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Domestic Violence:  https://www.thehotline.org/Find a health care provider:GLMA:  health professionals advancing equality:  www.glma.org   Connections:Parents:  PFLAG  www.pflag.orgYouth to 25y:   Trevor Project:  www.thetrevorproject.orgInformation:American Academy of Pediatrics:  www.heatlhychildren.org Strong Family Alliance: www.strongfamilyalliance.orgIt Gets Better Project:  www.itgetsbetter.orgNAMI: National Alliance For Mental Illness:  www.nami.orgIf you are looking for a place to connect with other parents, family members, and friends of LGBTQ adolescents, teens, and young adults, I would love for you to be part of my private Just Breathe Community Facebook group! Please subscribe to, rate and review Just Breathe. AND, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HeatherHester)This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

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Do you wish you could better support your LGBTQ child? To be an ally who shows up with courage, clarity, and compassion in your family, workplace, and community? You're not alone. More Human. More Kind. is a twice-weekly podcast supporting concerned parents and allies of LGBTQ+ kids who are ready to move from fear, grief, and confusion to healing, resilience, and empowered advocacy. Hosted by Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride and a fierce advocate for human rights and social justice, each episode blends grounded insights, personal stories, and practical guidance to help you protect what matters, raise brave kids, and spark collective change. * You'll learn to navigate mental health challenges, set loving boundaries, and find hope and support through the messiness of parenting, allyship, and becoming. * Whether you're wrestling with bigotry, searching for connection and community, or ready to shift your mindset toward kindness and open-minded action, this show offers the education and encouragement you need. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, featuring expert interviews, vulnerable Listener Queer-ies, and timely solo episodes that foster growth, empathy, and activism. Start with fan-favorite Episode 3: Embracing the Messiness of it All, an honest conversation that will help you exhale, reflect, and show up more fully and fiercely for the people you love.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy