Artists and performers are often seen as individuals who live outside society's norms and expectations, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.
Their work can also be a powerful tool for...
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: Performing arts create community empowerment through identity exploration and social change
Queer philosophies of joy, desire, and existential meaning have challenged the traditional concepts of happiness and fulfillment, which are often seen as being tied to societal norms and...
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: Explore yourself! a guide to joyful living through selfexpression and intimacy for lgbtq+ individuals
Creative expression has been shown to be an important tool for many people in exploring and integrating their spiritual beliefs and practices into their daily lives. For queer individuals, this can...
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: Crafting your spiritual journey: how art and creativity help queer individuals find meaning and belonging
Co-constructed Relational Narratives in LGBTQ+ Communities
Co-constructed relational narratives are stories about people's experiences that they share with each other to build their identities and...
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: Sexual narratives help build emotional understanding in lgbtq+ communities
Traumatic events are often experienced as life-changing episodes that can have lasting effects on an individual's mental health and wellbeing. For many individuals, these experiences may result in a...
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: Queer women overcoming trauma through alternative expression and identity building
In what ways does participation in creative, artistic, or cultural communities enhance emotional regulation, resilience, and identity affirmation?
Participating in creative, artistic, or cultural...
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: The power of creative communities: how exploring your emotions can enhance mental health and identity
In society, individuals often feel the need to belong to a specific group that they identify with.
When one is constantly identified as "other," it can have significant mental health effects. This...
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: The psychological impacts of being identified as other: how feeling different can affect mental health outcomes
Language innovations play an important role in non-binary identity affirmation and community cohesion. Through the creation of new terms and expressions, non-binary individuals can have their...
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: Nonbinary language for gender identity affirmation: empowering neutrality and relationships
Mental health is a crucial aspect of life that affects every individual to some extent, but it can be particularly challenging for those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,...
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: How social support can boost mental health for lgbtq+ individuals
Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Platforms for Theology Education, Formation, and Community Building
Digital platforms have become increasingly popular for theological education, formation,...
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: How digital platforms impact sexuality, intimacy, and relationships in theology education