The term "enforced sexual silence" refers to when an individual's gender identity or sexual orientation is actively suppressed, discouraged, or repressed within a religious community. This can lead...
Stigma is often defined as an undesirable attribute that disrupts someone's identity and status within society. It can be perceived as shameful, embarrassing, or detrimental to one's self-esteem....
If you are a gay person who has grown up in a conservative Christian environment, you may be familiar with feelings of guilt, shame, and self-loathing that can arise from religious teachings about...
Intimacy is an essential part of human existence that can be found within all types of relationships.
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, this concept takes on a unique meaning due to their...
Spirituality or religious engagement has been found to have positive effects on mental health and wellbeing in general, including in terms of reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative...
There are many different beliefs around the world about what is acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to sexuality and gender expression. Some people believe that there are certain ways to be,...
Community belonging or rejection influences emotional resilience
Emotional resilience is an individual's ability to adapt to adversity and stressful situations. This concept has been studied...
How do adolescents integrate conflicting messages from school, family, and media about sexual diversity?
Adolescence is a crucial stage in the development of human beings when they begin to...
Spiritual direction is an important tool for many people in their faith journey, including LGBT believers who have experienced religious trauma. Religious trauma can include feelings of guilt, shame,...
LGBTQ+ people have been fighting for decades to be accepted by society and to gain equal rights.
Even though laws have changed and attitudes towards them are more open, they still face...