Join Belonging for an event featuring Dr. Juan R. Pantoja-Patiño, Psychologist and Researcher from the University of Notre Dame. This interactive session, designed for parents and guardians of LGBTQ+ youth—including trans, nonbinary, and questioning/curious youth—will take place on December 5 at 6 PM CST (7PM EST).

What to Expect

This session will equip you with actionable strategies for supporting your child’s educational journey, fostering stronger home-school connections, and advocating for their well-being in school. Whether navigating school systems or creating a more inclusive home environment, this event will provide tools and insights to make a meaningful impact. A Q&A session will follow to address your specific questions and concerns.

About the Guest Speaker

Dr. Juan R. Pantoja-Patiño (he/him/él) is a first-generation, queer Mexican-American from Chicago, IL, with extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in academic and therapeutic settings. Currently a Staff Clinician at Notre Dame University, he holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Pantoja-Patiño is known for his collaborative, warm, and humorous approach to therapy, specializing in Emotion-Focused Therapy. His professional interests include relational concerns, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ issues, and bilingual therapy in English and Spanish.

Register for the event by scanning the QR code above or clicking here.