What is Sacred Silence?
Sacred Silence is a practice that involves intentionally avoiding speaking for extended periods of time to focus on inner reflection and contemplation. It has been used in...
How does participation in religious music or chant influence queer mood regulation, cognitive reflection, and identity affirmation?
Religious music and chant have been used for centuries to...
The question of how individuals can overcome the emotional scars caused by social exclusion and internalized stigma is one that has intrigued philosophers for centuries. In recent years, however, a...
Happiness is an abstract concept that can be difficult to define and measure objectively.
It is generally accepted that there are certain qualities and experiences associated with being happy,...
Sexuality and gender identity are essential parts of an individual's life, shaping their personality, behaviors, and actions. Concealing one's true self due to societal pressures can lead to identity...
What is Minority Stress?
Minority stress refers to the unique psychological experiences that individuals from marginalized groups face due to their group membership or identity. These experiences...
The exploration of mystical frameworks, or how they are understood within certain contemplative traditions, has long been an important part of human history. It is these frameworks that have helped...
Moral Reasoning
Research has shown that participation in affirming religious communities can have a significant impact on the moral reasoning abilities of LGBT youth. This is because religious...
Can Trauma and Spirituality Coexist as Interwoven Dimensions of Meaning-Making?
Trauma is an intense emotional response to an overwhelming life experience that can lead to feelings of...
There are several psychological mechanisms that can help LGBT adolescents to maintain their optimism in an environment of chronic rejection. One such mechanism is resilience, which refers to the...