February 5th Webinar: Be the Safe Adult: Trauma-Informed Counseling for LGBTQ+ Students

Be the Safe Adult: Trauma-Informed Counseling for LGBTQ+ Students

February 5, 2026 @ 9:00-10:00AM UTC

LGBTQ+ students worldwide are facing a rising tide of targeted harassment, policy uncertainty, and identity-based harm at school, online, and in their communities. For many, the question isn't just "Will I be accepted?" but "Will I be safe?"

Be the Safe Adult is a 60-minute intensive for school counselors ready to become that critical affirming presence in students' lives.

Speaker: Dr. Emily Meadows

Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ consultant specialized in international schools. In addition to her doctoral degree, Emily holds master’s degrees in both Sexual Health and Counseling, and has worked as an international school counselor for over a decade. She researches, publishes, and trains school communities on equitable policy and practice, while also teaching for the State University of New York. Having spent more than half of her life in international schools, Emily specializes in culturally-relevant solutions to promote equity and belonging worldwide.

To verify the time zone for our webinar on February 5th (9:00-10:00am UTC – city of reference is Reykjavik), click here.