At the end of March, Arches will join our community around the world to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). While it cannot go unmentioned that TDOV was born after Transgender Day of Remembrance in the historical timeline (a day we spend honoring the lost lives of transgender people who were targeted victims), it is also important to acknowledge the focus of TDOV: a day to celebrate the living, to gather, to spark hope.

Utah’s queer and BIPOC communities are navigating a shifting landscape where legislative changes have heightened barriers to care, but grassroots and peer-led mental health support remain powerful tools for resilience.

The holidays can bring discomfort for many of us. Strained family relationships, political tension, grief, and pressure around socializing, eating, and/or drinking. How do we navigate a season that may feel different than the romanticized, capitalist version we are sold? 

We all should have the right to access health care without discrimination and barriers to care. This, of course, includes gender-affirming healthcare for transgender folks. 

When we first hear about therapy or are recommended to try it, many mixed emotions, fears, and anxiety can arise. Totally normal! Here, I’d like to dispel common myths that might be holding you back from starting therapy.

Navigating the religious environment can be incredibly challenging and anxiety-inducing for those who are LGBTQ in Utah.

Marginalized communities, specifically racial minorities, have been carrying immense stress on our backs as we move forward.

We all should have the right to access health care without discrimination and barriers to care. This, of course, includes gender-affirming healthcare for transgender folks. 

Gender-affirming care is a holistic, evidence-based approach. Affirming healthcare supports a person’s gender identity and expression. Gender affirming therapy recognizes that gender is a deeply personal experience.

We often hear the words “stress” and “anxiety” used interchangeably. While they can feel similar, they’re actually quite different and understanding those differences can help you find the right tools for relief.  

At Arches Healing & Growth, we understand that navigating life with ADHD can present unique challenges. Whether you or a loved one have been recently diagnosed or are seeking support in managing symptoms, we're here to help.