Ethical Intimacy is a concept that deals with the way people relate to each other within a relationship, whether it be romantic, platonic, or otherwise. It involves considering one another's needs...
In post-conflict regions, how are queer identities ethically reconstructed amid trauma, displacement, and social upheaval? This question has been asked for decades, but there is still no clear...
Trauma is an experience that can deeply affect one's sense of self and their ability to cope with life. It can also have far-reaching consequences for their relationships, both past and present. This...
Corporeal metaphors are figures of speech that refer to physical sensations, movements, or actions to represent abstract concepts, ideas, or emotions. In queer art, these metaphors can be used to...
How do LGBT individuals integrate experiences of marginalization, trauma, and relational rejection into adaptive and coherent self-concepts?
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes...
Queer suffering refers to the experiences of individuals who identify themselves outside of traditional gender norms and sexual orientation. It can include experiences such as discrimination,...
Resilience is the ability to cope well with difficult situations without negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or self-harm. Queer people are more likely to experience traumatic...
Social exclusion is a phenomenon that can have profound effects on an individual's sense of belonging and identity. This is especially true for members of marginalized communities such as the...
I will explore how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people can integrate their past experiences with trauma, social marginalization, and romantic rejections into coherent and adaptive...
Narratives can be an effective tool for understanding traumatic events and making sense of them in our lives. Narratives are stories that help people to organize their experiences into a cohesive...