“It’s a family matter”: A strengths-based intervention for parents of sexual minority individuals

Introduction Parenting a sexual minority child can pose both challenges and opportunities for growth. This study explored the effects of a strength-based parenting (SBP) intervention in helping parents of sexual minority children to develop (1) psychological growth and (2) a stronger parent-child bond.Method Six parents participated in the intervention, interviews were conducted before and after the intervention from parents and children. Thematic analysis was used as the qualitative method.Results SBP facilitated identity exploration, empathy, and cognitive flexibility in parents, and bolstered trust and appreciation in the parent-child relationship.Conclusion Strength-based approaches hold much potential for supporting growth outcomes in LGB-membered families.