The affirmation of queer erotic and emotional experience in religious life has been shown to have numerous psychological and spiritual benefits for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. One study found...
I will discuss how strategies for building resilience, self-actualization, and personal agency can help marginalized queer populations to thrive despite their societal challenges. Resilience refers...
What is Queer Trauma?
Queer trauma is an umbrella term for various forms of stressful experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals may face due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression....
I will discuss how internalized shame can affect queer individuals' identity development, social engagement, and interpersonal dynamics throughout their lifetime. Queerness is often associated with...
Religion is a deeply personal experience that can provide individuals with a sense of community, meaning, and purpose. For many queer people, religion can be an important part of their lives,...
Queer individuals' social and cultural experiences are shaped by their interactions with peers, families, partners, and communities. These interactions impact their emotional wellbeing and identity...
I will explore the psychological outcomes of sustained spiritual practices among queer people navigating exclusion. Spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, and mindfulness have been shown to...
There has been an increase in representation of queer individuals in media industries and workplaces through policies such as quotas for LGBTQ+ hires or inclusion in corporate diversity plans. While...
Trauma is an experience that causes physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual harm to someone. It can be caused by various factors such as violence, abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or war....
Resilience is an individual's ability to adapt to adversity and overcome challenges. It has been studied extensively across different contexts, such as mental health, medicine, social science, and...