March 10, 2021 5:25 PMLegal
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LOS ANGELES Adult industry mental health support group Pineapple Support has scheduled a free, online support group for those struggling with substance use. The six-week support group, “Addiction: a Journey to Recovery,” will be hosted by therapist Rachael Farina and will begin on March 11 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
“This group will be focused on identifying triggers and coping mechanisms to help members maintain long term sobriety and prevent relapse,” Farina explained. “The journey to recovery can be challenging, so the aim of this group is to provide a safe space for those that need support while they learn the tools to cope with overcoming addiction.”
UConn Researcher Finds Family Support Key to LGBTQ+ Student Wellbeing During Pandemic
Support from parents is a key indicator of whether LGTBQ+ college students are experiencing higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eva Lefkowitz, University of Connecticut professor of human development and family sciences, investigated the impact of COVID-19 campus closures on LGBTQ+ students. Graduate students Alyssa Clark, Rachael Farina, Veronica Hanna-Walker, Samantha Lawrence, Tracy Walters, and Yuan Zhang had active roles in the conception and execution of the study (courtesy of Eva Lefkowitz). Copy Link
The COVID-19 pandemic uprooted the lives of many college students throughout the country as they were unexpectedly forced to move home when campuses closed. Many struggled with the adjustment to living with their families full time. But in some cases, LGBTQ+ students had additional concerns and challenges associated with the transition.