Vulnerability is vital in living a fulfilling life. But in a society where this is synonymous with weakness, how does one go about it? I JUST WATCHED Brene Brown’s latest TED talk, called Listening to shame. It’s a follow up to her hugely popular talk on vulnerability, which inspired me to write this post. Dr…. Read more »
Dr. Johnsson’s idea is that presenting conflicts/fights in relationships are “distress” calls between intimate partners, which is a result of an emotional disconnection between them. The key to reconnect is critical in getting healing, trust, authentic, and strong intimacy. It is important in that process that each partner trusts they are are there for… Read more »
This article provides questions one should consider asking their partner prior to jumping the broom. Many couples whether their in a straight, gay, or lesbian relationship often don’t explore deep questions to ensure a stable intimate path in their goal of a unique & solid intimate union. This New York Times 2006 pieces offers all… Read more »
Family Rejection as a Predictor of Negative Health Outcomes in White and Latino Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young Adults: Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, of the Cesar E. Chavez Institute, San Francisco State University; David Huebner, PhD, MPH Department of Psychology, University of Utah; Rafael M. Diaz, PhD, & Jorge Sanchez, BA of the Cesar E…. Read more »
School Victimization of Gender-Nonconforming LGBT Youth Linked with Depression and Quality Of Life In Adulthood: Researchers: Russell B. Toomey of The University of Arizona, Caitlin Ryan and Rafael M. Diaz of San Francisco State University, Noel A. Card and Stephen T. Russell of The University of Arizona Developmental Psychology © 2010 American Psychological Association 2010, Vol…. Read more »
Family Acceptance of LGBT Youth Protects Against Suicide, Depression & Substance Abuse and Predicts Better Health & Self-Esteem: The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 23, Number 4, November, 2010 pp. 205–213 Researchers: Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, Stephen T. Russell, PhD, David Huebner, PhD, MPH, Rafael Diaz, PhD, MSW, and Jorge Sanchez, BA Click here to view… Read more »
“Our Mission. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation… Read more »
The Family Acceptance Project™ (FAP) is directed by Caitlin Ryan at the Marian Wright Edelman Institute at San Francisco State University, and was developed by both Ryan and Rafael Dìaz in 2002. It includes the first major study of the families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. The project is designed to: 1) study parents’, families’… Read more »
Polo Jean-Louis, LCSW is taking an extended sabbatical with future plans of relaunching his practice in Nova Scotia, Canada. We thank you for your support in advance. Stay safe and healthy.
