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...
Intergenerational religious conflict has been a significant factor in shaping LGBTQ+ identities for many decades. Many religious institutions have historically condemned same-sex relationships, often...
Surrendering to Spirituality: Implications for Those Who Have Been Wounded by Religion
Many people have been turning away from traditional religions and seeking alternative sources of spiritual...
Resilience is the ability to cope well with difficult situations without negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or self-harm. Queer people are more likely to experience traumatic...
Grief is an important part of the spiritual evolution process for people who have experienced religious trauma. When someone has had negative experiences with religion, they may feel like their faith...
Rituals of reconciliation and blessing are important practices that have been used for centuries to help individuals overcome religious trauma. These rituals allow people to connect with their faith...