LGBTQ teenagers are often subject to many challenges and barriers when coming out, including rejection from family members, friends, and peers; bullying and harassment at school; and negative...
There is growing awareness that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) youth face unique challenges regarding their sexual orientation and gender identity. Research has shown that these...
There has been increasing attention paid to the ways that individuals can transform their experiences of trauma into opportunities for personal growth and empowerment. This process is often referred...
Sexual ambivalence is a common experience among teenagers that can have both short-term and long-term effects on their psychosexual development and identity integration. In this article, we will...
LGBT individuals often face challenges when it comes to their sexual orientation and gender identity within restrictive religious traditions due to societal stigma and discrimination.
Many have...
There has been a growing trend towards including queer-inclusive liturgies in religious services to accommodate the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. This shift has led to significant changes in how...
The term "post-traumatic growth" refers to the process through which trauma survivors experience positive changes that arise from their experiences. This may include increased appreciation for life,...
Mentorship, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance are all crucial components that contribute to resilience, identity integration, and coping strategies in LGBTQ adolescents. These resources provide...
Spiritual counseling is an approach to mental health care that incorporates religious or spiritual beliefs into treatment plans. This type of therapy may be beneficial for lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Can Arts-Based And Narrative Interventions Facilitate Emotional Processing, Trauma Healing, And Integration Of Complex Identities?
I will explain what arts-based and narrative interventions are,...