Pastoral counseling is a form of therapy that integrates religious beliefs and practices into mental health treatment. It seeks to assist individuals in resolving personal and spiritual concerns...
Contemplative Practices for LGBT Believers
Contemplative practices are ancient techniques that have been used for centuries to promote mental and physical health. These include meditation,...
Heteronormativity is the assumption that all people are either men or women, and that their genders align with their assigned sex at birth. This assumption is deeply ingrained in many religions,...
Queer healing practices have been around for centuries and challenge western medical reductionism through their holistic approach to wellness. These practices incorporate both physical and emotional...
LGBTQ Clergy Strategies for Reconciling Vocational Obligations with Personal Identity
Clergy is a term used for people who hold religious authority within a faith community, such as a priest,...
Queer spirituality is an inclusive approach to religion that challenges traditional binary understandings of gender and sexuality. One aspect of this movement involves exploring how different...
Relational theology is a new way of understanding the relationship between God and humans, which has emerged from postmodern theological thought. It emphasizes that God's love is not just about...
Ritualized Religious Practice and Anxiety Regulation
Ritualized religious practice is an important aspect of many religions that involves the performance of sacred actions or behaviors, often...
Queer individuals face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their identities within heteronormative religious environments. As they are often excluded from traditional institutions and...
Communal Prayer for LGBT Believers
Praying together with others is an ancient tradition among religious communities that can offer solace to those who are struggling with spiritual and mental...