Conflicts between individual identity and external society are common phenomena that occur when an individual's personal beliefs and values differ from those of their social environment. These...
Trans Experiences of Becoming Oneself
Trans people face significant challenges in defining themselves outside of their assigned gender roles, particularly when they are forced to live within...
Participation in inclusive religious communities can provide LGBTQ individuals with opportunities to explore their spiritual beliefs and practices while simultaneously connecting with others who...
As members of minority groups, LGBTQ clergy often experience unique challenges in balancing their personal identities with the demands of their religious institutions. This is particularly true when...
Internalized oppression refers to the process whereby members of stigmatized groups begin to adopt the negative attitudes and beliefs of their oppressors towards themselves, resulting in...
Narrative Therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on helping individuals to reframe their life stories in order to foster healing and change. This approach has been particularly effective for...
The erotic imagination refers to the way individuals explore their desires through fantasies, thoughts, and mental imagery. It is a private and personal process that can take many forms, such as...
Can performing sexualized behavior for attention create long-term internal conflict between desire and image?
When people behave in ways that are considered "sexual" in order to attract others'...
Sexual attraction can be strong enough to overcome political differences, but it comes with a range of potential consequences. When people from opposing sides come together for erotic pleasure, they...
How Can Individuals Navigate Internal Identity Conflicts Versus Societal Expectations To Achieve Self-Acceptance, Resilience, And Relational Integrity?
Individuals can navigate internal identity...