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A joyful Black woman with natural hair and sunglasses holds a large pride flag above her head in an urban setting, symbolizing freedom and self-expression. Overlaid text reads: “National Coming Out Day 2025: Why Safety & Support Matter. A new blog by CFR Therapist Kristine Seitz, MEd, MSW, LSW.” The colorful design evokes themes of visibility, celebration, and resilience. The image highlights the importance of creating a safe place for people with intersecting identities and affirms that coming out—or choosing privacy—can be a safe choice.

National Coming Out Day: Why Safety & Support Matter

October 10, 2025
Kristine Seitz, M.Ed, MSW, LSW

Each year, National Coming Out Day offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ identity, affirm individual journeys, and advocate for inclusive care. For those navigating intersecting identities, the decision to…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023

October 3, 2023
Kristine Seitz, M.Ed, MSW, LSW

Many believe that the effects of domestic violence are limited to the abuser and the victim, but as the U.S. Department of Justice’s own Office on Violence Against Women states,…

3 Alarming Takeaways for Parents of Teens in Age Discrepant Relationships

September 22, 2023
Kristine Seitz, M.Ed, MSW, LSW

Age-discrepant relationships are relationships where partners have a sizeable gap between the ages of those in the relationship. While there is no hard and fast number to define what is…