Creative practices, such as writing, art, music, and dance can be powerful tools for coping, empowerment, and spiritual reconciliation. By expressing ourselves through these mediums, we are able to...
Journaling is an activity that involves writing down thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a personal diary. It can be used to reflect upon daily events, develop ideas, solve problems, track...
Sexual diaries are journals in which individuals record their thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to sexual matters. They can be useful for self-exploration, personal development, and...
Forgiveness is an important part of any relationship, including those between LGBTQ individuals who identify as religious.
When both the giver and receiver of forgiveness have been hurt by their...
What role does reflective writing, journaling, or narrative construction play in processing religious trauma for bisexual individuals?
The term "religious trauma" refers to the negative effects on...
Contemplative practices are activities that promote self-reflection, mindfulness, and inner peace. They can help individuals explore their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences to gain...
Queerness is an umbrella term that refers to people who do not conform to traditional gender roles or sexual norms. People who identify as such may have experienced social stigma and discrimination...
Queer individuals often face discrimination, prejudice, violence, and marginalization due to their gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression. This can cause physical and psychological trauma...
Narrative reconstruction is a process that allows individuals to reflect on their life experiences and construct meaning from them. This can be done through storytelling, journaling, and other forms...
Healing from Religious Trauma and Queer Spiritual Identity Reconstruction Processes
The process of healing from religious trauma involves an individual identifying and accepting their experiences...