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...
Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy After Sexual Violence Within LGBTQ Communities
Rebuilding trust and intimacy after experiencing sexual violence can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially...
I will explore how the shared experience of group members' vulnerabilities promotes mutual empathy within a therapeutic setting. Throughout therapy sessions, individuals are encouraged to be honest...
The topic of sexuality is an incredibly delicate subject that has been surrounded by stigma, taboo, and repression throughout human history.
It has also been a source of beauty, creativity, love,...
Narratives of divine forgiveness are stories that provide insight into how religious communities respond to sinful behavior. These stories often emphasize the need for repentance, redemption, and...
Forgiveness can be defined as the intentional process of concluding resentment, indignation, and anger towards another person or group for an injury, wrongdoing, or any affront to one's self-esteem,...
Religious trauma is a psychological condition that occurs when an individual experiences severe emotional distress due to the internalization of harmful or damaging belief systems from organized...
There has been an increasing interest among researchers in exploring how the participation of queer individuals in religious rituals can be used as a tool for empowerment, resistance, and healing....
To understand what it means to lose faith, it is important to recognize that religion can be both a source of strength and comfort as well as a form of spiritual abuse. Many people have experienced...
In many conservative religious communities, there is an emphasis placed on following strict moral codes that often include negative attitudes towards sexuality and gender diversity. This can lead to...