Family-centered religious teachings emphasize traditional gender roles and heterosexual relationships that may lead to internalized homophobia among LGBTQ+ youth. These beliefs can also cause...
Trauma from religious indoctrination can manifest itself in various ways during periods of self-acceptance. One common form is through feelings of shame or guilt associated with past experiences that...
As defined by psychologist Carol Howard Merritt, "Resurrection is the process of moving through death to new life." This definition can apply to both physical death and spiritual death - such as...
Queer identity is a personal and subjective experience that encompasses more than just sexual orientation or gender expression, but also includes emotional and psychological factors such as...
LGBTQ individuals face numerous challenges when it comes to finding acceptance within their religious communities. Many denominations have strict policies against same-sex relationships, and members...
Bisexual believers are often caught between two conflicting aspects of their identity – their faith and their sexuality. While some may find it challenging to reconcile their beliefs with their...
As human beings, we have always struggled to understand the concept of gender and sexuality. Gender is a social construct that refers to the characteristics assigned to people based on their...
What is the role of spiritual narrative reconstruction in helping LGBT believers overcome experiences of exclusion or discrimination? Spiritual narrative reconstruction involves creating new stories...
What Strategies Facilitate Reconciliation Between Past Religious Trauma and Ongoing Spiritual Practice?
Overview: Reconciling past religious trauma can be challenging when it is still affecting...
The purpose of this article is to examine how psychological resilience can be facilitated for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who have experienced...