Survivors of conversion therapy face many challenges when it comes to their identity, including confusion about who they are and how they fit into the world around them. They may struggle to...
There has been increasing interest in exploring the connections between queer identity and spiritual practice. Many queer people report feeling marginalized or alienated from traditional religious...
What strategies do lesbian women use to recover from trauma while maintaining relational trust and emotional closeness?
The recovery process from traumatic experiences can be difficult for anyone,...
The practice of blessing has been used for centuries to promote physical and mental health.
For individuals who have faced religious persecution due to their identities or beliefs, traditional...
Group therapy involves bringing together individuals who have experienced similar traumatic events to share their experiences and support each other through the healing process. In such a setting,...
What is an emotionally vulnerable relationship? Emotional vulnerability refers to the willingness to open up and share personal feelings and thoughts with your partner in order to strengthen the...
Traumatic events are often experienced as life-changing episodes that can have lasting effects on an individual's mental health and wellbeing. For many individuals, these experiences may result in a...
What is Trauma-Informed Spirituality?
Trauma-informed spirituality is an emerging field of study that examines how traumatic experiences can impact one's belief system and religious practices. It...
The purpose of this article is to explore how queer reinterpretations of sacred suffering and redemption can support individuals who experience trauma, marginalization, and existential uncertainty....
Creative and performative practices can be powerful tools for both individual and collective healing, self-expression, and social change. These practices involve creating or performing artistic works...