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...
In the face of adversity, queer people have shown remarkable resiliency. Despite facing discrimination, violence, stigma, and marginalization from society at large, they continue to find ways to...
When it comes to reconciling queer identity with societal and cultural norms, there are several psychological mechanisms that can help individuals navigate this process. One such mechanism is...
Bisexual individuals can face significant challenges when it comes to managing their emotions in response to prejudice, exclusion, or relational conflicts. This article will explore how these...