Cultural and familial practices play an important role in shaping the ways individuals express their gender identities and sexual orientations. These practices can be supportive or restrictive...
What is queer youth?
Queer youth refers to young people who identify as LGBTQ+, meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. They may...
I will explain what happens to your mind when you see yourself for the first time after experiencing self-rejection. It is an event that can be difficult to process mentally and psychologically...
The concept of queer temporality has been used to explore alternative ways of experiencing time that challenge dominant temporal structures based on heteronormative and cisgender assumptions. It...
When considering the topic of trans experiences of embodiment and transformation, there are several philosophical lessons that can be drawn. One of these is the importance of recognizing and...
Imaginative meditation is an ancient practice that has been used to enhance mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual growth since antiquity. For many centuries, it has also been seen as a...
Internalized shame is often seen as an obstacle to personal growth and emotional wellbeing. It can lead to feelings of guilt, low self-esteem, and anxiety, which can negatively impact one's ability...
Internalized homophobia is defined as an individual's negative perceptions about their own sexual orientation which can lead to fear, rejection, shame and guilt. It can have a profound impact on an...
Can cognitive-behavioral interventions improve self-acceptance and reduce internalized stigma for LGBTQIA+ people?
The LGBTQIA+ community faces discrimination, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia,...
Legitimacy is defined as "the quality of being recognized or accepted as authentic or genuine" according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Internal consent refers to one's acceptance of their sexual...