The psychological effects of hiding one's queer identity can be profound and lasting, affecting an individual's self-perception, emotional resilience, and relational trust over their entire lifetime....
How can queer individuals deal with the tension between their own desires and societal norms that may be in conflict with those of family and friends? This is an important question for anyone who...
Societal Gender Expectations and the Coming Out Process for LGBTQ Individuals
In today's society, there is an increasing acceptance of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Emotional and Spiritual Consequences of Coming Out in Religious Communities
Coming out is a process that involves revealing one's true identity to others, whether it be related to gender, race,...
To examine how queer experiences of emotional risk-taking could inform contemporary debates on autonomy, responsibility, and ethical decision-making, it is important to understand what these concepts...
I will explore the potential effects that concealing one's sexual or gender identity can have on an individual's mental health, interpersonal connections, and spiritual development. Sexual...
In many cultures, including Islamic ones, traditional norms dictate that men and women have different expected roles and behaviors within their families and society. These cultural norms are often...
What ethical questions surround confidentiality in therapeutic spaces where disclosure could impact employment, safety, or family relationships for gay clients?
Confidentiality is one of the most...
The moral complexity of bisexual relational honesty can be quite complicated to navigate due to the nature of bisexuality itself. Bisexuals experience attraction towards both men and women, which can...
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their identity within the context of a religious family. For many, coming out can be a difficult decision that requires careful...