The role of mentors and role models in supporting sexual identity development for queer youth in religious contexts can be crucial for their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Mentors are...
LGBT people face discrimination, marginalization, and oppression from their own religious communities, but despite this, many still hold onto their faith and find solace in it. Hope plays an...
The term "psychological support" refers to an array of tools that aim to assist individuals in coping with the demands of daily life and achieving mental health goals. These resources may include...
Religious beliefs have always played an important role in shaping societal norms, including those related to sexual orientation and gender identity. As such, it is no surprise that religion can also...
Spiritual resilience refers to an individual's capacity to cope with stressful situations, which may come from various sources including but not limited to physical illnesses, traumatic events,...
Communal Affirmation for LGBTQ Believers
I will discuss how communal affirmation can positively impact the spiritual resilience of LGBTQ believers. I believe that when members of the LGBTQ...
Participation in queer-inclusive religious mentorship and education can provide several psychological and emotional benefits for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. One benefit is increased...