The process of healing is often viewed as a personal journey that an individual must undertake alone, but can also be seen as something that takes place within a community. This essay will examine...
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: Understanding adolescent healing through collective and personal journeys
Can communal confession replace private guilt with collective healing?
Confession is an essential part of Catholic ritual, but it can also be found in many other religions and cultures. In a...
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: Why shared guilt could be more effective than personal guilt?
Inclusivity has been gaining traction in many spheres of life, including religion. Inclusion refers to the practice of creating environments where people of all backgrounds can participate fully...
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: Sexuality and inclusion: how liturgies promote unity and healing
Collective queer memory is an essential aspect of queer communities' resistance against oppression and violence. It involves remembering, sharing, and passing down experiences, stories, lessons...
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: Intergenerational transmission: strengthening queer communities through shared memory
Communities have experienced unprecedented levels of political polarization and divisiveness. This has led to a widespread feeling of disconnection and isolation among members who may share similar...
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: How to facilitate collective healing in polarized communities
The word 'queer' is often used to refer to people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or any gender identity that falls outside of societal norms.
It can also be used to describe...
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: Sexual trauma recovery: how queer individuals overcome obstacles through collective healing efforts
Queer people have experienced historical trauma from discrimination and oppression based on their identity. This has led to increased rates of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD,...
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: Queer traumas, coping strategies, and community solidarity: exploring how shared experiences can promote resilience
Moral healing is the process of repairing emotional wounds caused by traumatic experiences, whether personal or communal, through the development of morals and ethics that promote peace and justice....
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: How sexual trauma and systemic oppression affect moral healing
The LGBTQ+ community has experienced significant progress in terms of acceptance and representation.
Many queer individuals still face discrimination and stigma due to their identity. This can...
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: how does collective spirituality help heal trauma in queer communities?
The concept of faith is deeply rooted in human history and has been used to provide comfort, guidance, and meaning to individuals from all walks of life. Faith-based communities are often associated...
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: Promoting collective healing through faith: the power of forgiveness and reconciliation