When self-hatred is turned inward Finding freedom from self-hatred When self-hatred is projected outward Conclusion The most dangerous form of hatred isn't always directed at other people. Sometimes it's directed at ourselves. The trouble is that self-hatred never leaves us where it began. It always has consequences. It either turns inward and slowly destroys [...]
I know firsthand the dark place a belief that you are unacceptable to God and others can take you. I also know from decades of listening that LGBTQ+ people of faith and from faith backgrounds are among the most at-risk of mental health challenges and suicide. Too often, rejection, silence, or harmful “conversion” practices [...]
How to stay sane in a world going insane – your survival guide In a world spiralling into chaos, protecting your mental health has never been more crucial. As we face relentless battles, prioritizing our well-being is the key to surviving the storm. This survival guide offers powerful strategies to help you stay grounded, [...]
The audio of this presentation will be on our site shortly. Come back to see us won't you. Preamble We often discuss LGBTQ+ intersectionality, but LGBTQ+ people of faith and those from faith backgrounds are frequently overlooked, despite their distinct needs. Many assume being religious and LGBTQ+ are incompatible. For some LGBTQ+ individuals, [...]
LGBTQ from Pentecostal, charismatic and Evangelical Backgrounds Resolving the Conflict Between Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Identity For many LGBTQ individuals from traditional Christian backgrounds, reconciling their faith with their sexuality or gender identity is an incredibly challenging journey. This is especially true for those from Pentecostal, Charismatic, or Evangelical traditions, where faith is deeply [...]
Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends, and whole communities. An estimated 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt every year In 2022, more than 3,200 Australians died by suicide, an average of 9 per day, which is more than double the road toll The higher risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ individuals, including suicidal [...]
Gay conversion practices in memoir, film and fiction : stories of repentance and defiance. Chapter 1 - ‘A Life of Unlearning’ - The Author Reflects James E. Bennett (Anthology Editor) , Marguerite Johnson (Anthology Editor) Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic READ FULL CHAPTER ResearchGate or Academia.edu Foreword Jennifer Frost Associate Professor of History University of Auckland This [...]
LGBTQ Religious Trauma, Resolution Options and PTSD Having worked with 1,000s of LGBTQ people from Christian backgrounds, I've had lots of experience with LGBTQ Religious Trauma. I was invited to join a lineup of 15 speakers at the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference in the US. In my presentation ‘A Life [...]
Webinar for counsellors, therapists, chaplains, youth workers, telephone counsellors, pastors and LGBTI service providers CONVERSION THERAPY AND LGBTI PEOPLE OF FAITH Presented by the Australian College of Relationship Counsellors (ACRC) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) The mental health challenges of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people have been well [...]