The reconciliation of one's sexual orientation and gender identity can be difficult for many people who come from conservative religious backgrounds. For LGBT adolescents growing up within these...
Spiritual exploration is an important aspect of many people's lives, including those who identify as LGBT Muslims.
For these individuals, this exploration can often be challenging due to the...
Familial Attitudes Toward LGBTQ+ Identities
LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus other nonbinary gender identities such as intersex and...
In many parts of the world, particularly in conservative cultures where gender norms are strictly adhered to, there exists a tension between an individual's personal identity and societal or familial...
The relationship between spiritual authenticity and sexual self-acceptance among LGBTQ individuals can be complicated and multifaceted, but it plays an important role in their overall well-being and...
The emotional legacy of hiding for years before coming out and how it can be healed.
Coming out to others about one's sexual identity is often an important milestone in many people's...
As a bisexual individual, I have always been intrigued by the concept of constantly having to justify my identity in social situations. This constant need for justification takes an emotional toll on...
Mindfulness, somatic practice, and contemplative spirituality are three practices that have been shown to support queer spiritual growth and bodily acceptance. Mindfulness involves paying attention...
There is a common belief that human sexuality can be understood through a binary model of heterosexuality versus homosexuality.
Research has shown that this dichotomy is too simplistic to explain...
There are many cognitive-emotional strategies that can help LGBTQ youth manage conflicts between their personal values and societal expectations. These strategies involve thinking about how society...