What does it mean to be celebrated as an LGBTQIA+ youth? With a record number of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills introduced this year (over 530 nationwide – more than double the amount from last year – and with at least 283 of them targeting LGBTQIA+ youth in education, finding answers to these questions can be a matter of critical importance. This engaging workshop will explore the unique stresses, challenges, and potential trauma exposures that LGBTQIA+ youth face every day as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to build resilience. Together, we will learn to harness the power of community and healthy connections through visibility, representation, and celebration of LGBTQIA+ youth.