LGBT youth face many challenges related to their gender identity and sexual orientation that can impact their mental health and wellbeing. One approach to promoting resilience, self-acceptance, and...
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: Diversityfocused educational interventions promote resilience, selfacceptance, and social competence among lgbt youth
Religious beliefs and practices have always been intricately intertwined with human societies since their origins, and they continue to play an important role in shaping personal values, behavior,...
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: How religion shapes bisexual identity formation & coping mechanisms
Cognitive Strategies for Bisexuals
Bisexual individuals face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their sexual identity due to conflicting societal expectations and internalized stigma....
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: Breaking down barriers: how bisexual individuals can embrace selfacceptance through cognitive strategies
Bisexual individuals face challenges in their identities that many heterosexuals cannot comprehend fully. They are often seen as confused, indecisive, unstable, or even promiscuous.
They embrace...
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: Embrace contradictions: the ambiguous world of bisexual identity
Faith is an integral part of many people's lives, providing a sense of belonging and purpose that helps shape their identities and self-esteem. Exposure to inclusive faith teachings can have a...
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: Unlocking the power of inclusive faith teachings on gender and sexuality: how it can shape your identity
The concept of parental recognition of sexual orientation has gained significant attention in recent years due to its role in influencing the timing of identity disclosure among LGBTQ+ youth. Studies...
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: Parent acceptance may affect identity disclosure timing among lgbtq+ youth: examining factors influencing coming out
1. Visibility is the state of being seen, known, or obvious to others. Successful navigation of this factor involves creating an identity that aligns with personal beliefs and values, establishing...
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: Sex, intimacy, & relationships: navigating hostile environments with visibility, authenticity, and safety
Religious guilt is a common experience for many people who are part of a religious community that has strict rules about sexual behavior. This can lead to feelings of shame, self-doubt, and low...
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: Overcoming religious guilt in your sexual identity: how to break free from shame and selfdoubt
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...
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: Sexual shame & religious indoctrination: uncovering the effects on selfacceptance
Narrative Therapy is an approach to counseling that focuses on helping people create positive stories about their lives and identities rather than focusing on problems and deficits. It encourages...
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: Sex 10 ways to use narrative therapy & autobiographical reflection for emotional healing & selfacceptance