Adolescents who experience systemic discrimination can have lasting psychological effects that affect their mental health and well-being. This essay will explore how systemic discrimination can lead...
Childhood Adversities Intersect with Gender Identity Development
How can we understand the development of gender identity? What role does it play in our lives and how is it influenced by childhood...
A family is a social unit that consists of parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, siblings, spouses, or partners. Family members have different roles and responsibilities based on...
Internalized shame is when an individual experiences feelings of self-loathing and worthlessness due to societal norms, cultural expectations, or personal experiences. These emotions can be triggered...
Moral Stakes of Emotional Guidance in Contexts of Marginalization, Trauma, or Inequity
Emotion is the driving force behind all human action, decision making, and behavior. It motivates individuals...
Corporeal Metaphors in Queer Art
I will discuss how corporeal metaphors are used in queer art to express trauma, desire, and identity in a way that goes beyond the limits of conventional language....
Rituals of Lamentation vs. Doctrines of Sin as Pathways to Wholeness
One common question that has been debated among scholars and philosophers is whether rituals of lamentation can effectively...
Shame is an uncomfortable feeling that can arise when one's sense of self is perceived to be flawed or deficient in some way. It typically involves a focus on the self and a desire for social...
I will discuss several frameworks that can help individuals to understand and overcome trauma. Trauma is defined as a psychological response to a distressing event or experience that causes emotional...
The Coping Strategies Most Effective For LGBTQ Individuals Recovering From Trauma Related To Their Sexual Or Gender Identity
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to healing from...