Kelsey Tevik, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (USA)

The rapidly changing social landscape of the past 50 years has led to a distinctive social divide between adults and youth within the LGBTQ community. This poster examines potential benefits of utilizing group narrative therapy interventions for fostering cross-generational connection and support among LGBTQ populations. It discusses current literature, as well as identifying need for future research and scholarship. A curriculum for a ten-week LGBTQ narrative therapy group is provided.

Rasa Naujaniene, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas (Lithuania)
Jonas Rušku, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas (Lithuania)
Merja Laitinen, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi (Finland)
Jorune Vysniauskyte Rimkiene, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas (Lithuania)
Julija Eidukeviciute, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas (Lithuania)
Roberta Motieciene, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas (Lithuania)

This poster explains the current practice of child welfare system in the context of Lithuania. Based on statistical analysis generated results from a recent study, the poster will discuss how child neglect and violence against a child is conceptualized, what nature of intervention is dominant, and possibilities for the development of psychosocial services.

Jessica Lee, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (USA)

This poster aims to illustrate the need for social skill groups in school settings, examine group interventions targeting social skill development with young men of color, and highlight key components and challenges of group interventions. Ideas for future group-based interventions will also be discussed.