Bisexuality and Trauma
LGBTQ, Shame, TraumaA recent study found the following concerning bisexuals and trauma:
Bisexual people to be more likely to report certain types of trauma and serious psychological distress than heterosexual, gay or lesbian individuals
Bisexual individuals…
The Pigeon Coop: Unwanted identities, being a sissy, anger, and shame
LGBTQ, Shame, TraumaJoey was 7 years old and was raised in the Deep South. He grew up with both parents and had several sisters. As a child, Joey was tortured by the boys in the neighborhood and at school. They were always calling him a “ sissy ” or a “mama’s…
The Puppet: The struggles of gay men with authenticity, anxiety, depression, shame, compassion, self-compassion and common humanity.
Daring Way, LGBTQ, ShamePatient: Tommy
In his words:
"When I came out nine months ago, I was free. I was no longer bound by all the gender norms I had tried so hard to avoid. I think I fooled those around me pretty well.
I was gay. I was free. I could be myself.…
What Is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?
Anxiety, Depression, Shame, TraumaWhat may sound like a bit of a tongue twister is actually a very simple and effective psychotherapy method that uses the theories and practices of analytical psychology. It is also sometimes referred as psychodynamic therapy.These practices…