The role of ritualized practices in psychological growth is well documented, particularly for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, nonbinary,...
Strategies for Reconciling Conflicting Identities
LGBT individuals face a unique challenge when it comes to their faith. Many come from conservative backgrounds that view homosexuality as sinful,...
The reconciliation between past trauma and ongoing spiritual growth is a complex process that requires careful consideration of one's belief system and personal experiences. For queer believers who...
Can structured peer support mitigate social anxiety and improve social integration?
Structured peer support can be an effective tool for reducing symptoms associated with social anxiety disorder...
The study explores how the concept of suffering is used to describe the experiences of people who are excluded from mainstream social norms because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. It...
Bisexual people have to deal with many challenges that heterosexual and homosexual people don't face. One of them is balancing their need for belonging with their desire for personal authenticity. On...
Queer people often face a conflict between their religious beliefs and their own sexual orientation. They may feel that they must choose between following traditional values and living an openly gay...
The topic of this article is about how LGBT individuals navigate through family, society, and culture when it comes to maintaining their true identity while also taking care of their mental health....
Bisexual Individuals Navigating Cultural Expectations
Bisexual people face unique challenges when it comes to their sexual identity due to societal pressures placed upon them. This is true whether...
The integration of past traumas, rejections, and invalidations into ongoing processes of identity development can be challenging for queer individuals. These negative experiences may impact their...