The term "non-binary" refers to people who do not identify exclusively as male or female. Negotiating personal and societal expectations can be challenging for them due to societal norms that dictate...
Intimacy is an essential aspect of human life, and it can be achieved through various means, including sexual encounters.
What makes one person feel more connected to another than just physical...
What cognitive and emotional processes support narrative reconstruction and self-affirmation following trauma in queer populations?
Queer individuals may experience traumatic events related to...
LGBT believers can participate in various religious and spiritual practices to support their sense of belonging, identity, and purpose. Participating in sacred rituals, aesthetic practices, and...
Engagement with religious music, chant, or ritual may provide various benefits for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.
It can enhance emotional regulation through calming effects that help reduce...
Spiritual Guidance for LGBT Individuals
Spiritual guidance can be an effective tool for reducing internalized stigma and promoting self-affirmation in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender...
The process of transformation from negative emotions to positive ones can be difficult but possible for LGBT individuals. Shame, rejection, and marginalization are common experiences that these...
Reconciling faith, identity, and personal integrity can be a complex process that involves understanding how these three concepts interact with each other. Faith refers to an individual's belief...
Insights from Reconciling Religious Trauma with Self-Affirmation and Authenticity
Religious trauma is a form of spiritual abuse that can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, fear, and confusion. It...
The term “marginalized” refers to a group of people who are excluded from mainstream society due to their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, or physical ability. They...