The LGBTQ+ community has faced unique challenges when it comes to healing from trauma or violence. Members of this community have been subjected to higher rates of discrimination, stigma, and...
Rituals are an important part of many religious traditions. They provide structure, meaning, and purpose to people's lives. They can also be used as a tool for personal growth and transformation. For...
In order to heal from past trauma, religious or non-religious people may seek the help of therapists or counselors who can provide them with guidance and support.
This process can be even more...
How do queer individuals reconstruct meaning after experiences of violence and trauma?
The experience of violence can be physically, mentally, or psychologically debilitating for anyone who goes...
Creative Expression and Resilience
Creativity has been found to be an important aspect of mental health for many individuals, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
LGBT people have been historically persecuted for their identities and behaviors. In many societies around the world, they are rejected, discriminated against, and even subjected to violence. This...
The topic being discussed is "What are the long‑term psychological, intergenerational and community‑level effects of religious trauma on LGBT persons, families and networks, how do cultural,...
Survivors of forced conversion therapy often face significant challenges in their journey towards personal healing, advocacy work, and social reintegration. This process can be particularly difficult...
Can ritual be queered to become an inclusive language of transcendence? Ritual is a set of actions performed according to a prescribed order for spiritual, religious, or magical purposes. Queering is...
Forced conversion therapy, also known as reparative therapy or ex-gay therapy, is a controversial practice that claims to help individuals with same-sex attraction become heterosexual through various...