In the context of sexual encounters, whether they be brief flings or longer-term relationships, trust is an integral component to ensuring that both parties feel safe and comfortable with one...
The effects of trauma, harassment, or violence can be profound and long-lasting for anyone who experiences them, but they may be particularly devastating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...
Emotional Avoidance and Chronic Sadness
The impact of emotional avoidance on recovery from chronic sadness has been studied extensively for cisgender heterosexual populations, but less is known...
Queer women are often victims of physical, emotional, and sexual violence due to their gender identity, sexual orientation, or both. This can have devastating effects on their mental and physical...
The ability to navigate through life's difficulties is often influenced by an individual's internal dialogue, which can be characterized by self-condemnation or self-compassion. After experiencing...
What are the psychological effects of religious condemnation on LGBTQ individuals, and how can culturally and spiritually informed interventions promote emotional recovery?
Many individuals who...
Forgiveness and reconciliation are two important components that play a significant role in recovery from identity-based trauma. When someone experiences an event that causes them to question their...
I will discuss the different stages of healing that an adolescent goes through when they experience public sexual humiliation. Public sexual humiliation can be extremely traumatic for young people,...
Resurrection is a metaphor that has been used to describe the process of change or transformation in many different contexts. In Christianity, it refers to Jesus' rising from the dead after his...
The process of recovering from internalized prejudice and societal discrimination is a complex one that involves multiple factors, including cultural, religious, and traditional frameworks. These...