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23Feb

LGBT History Month: A Therapist's Thoughts on Personhood

Dora Darvasi

identity, LGBT, society

Therapists

For LGBT History Month, therapist Dora Darvasi shares their tips to support trans and gender diverse people.
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02Nov

What Josh Cavallo's Coming Out Means to Me and the LGBTQ+ Community

Craig Schorn

LGBT, mensmentalhealth, sexuality, society, sport

Therapists

Josh Cavallo's recent coming out video makes him the first professional footballer to come out whilst playing. Counsellor Craig Schorn reflects on his own experience and his work with LGBTQ+ clients.
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29Jun

Pride and Shame in Hungary – A Therapist’s Personal Reflections

Dora Darvasi

identity, LGBT, self, sexuality, society

Therapists

Hungary's government has recently passed a bill banning LGBTQ+ literature. Therapist Dora Darvasi, who grew up in Hungary, offers their personal reflections and advice on what people can do.
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22Jun

What is LGBTQ+ Minority Stress?

Silva Neves

LGBT, sexuality, society, stress

Mind

June marks Pride month – here therapist Silva Neves explores nine ways in which LGBTQ+ populations might experience emotional and psychological stress.
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24Jun

Anti-LGBTQIA Abuse and How to Respond to it

Dora Darvasi

abuse, LGBT, society

Therapists

LGBTQIA abuse wrongly still occurs and is deeply hurtful, scary, and damaging to mental health. Therapist Dora Darvasi bravely and honestly shares their own experience and offers ways to support yourself and others who may experience abuse.
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13Feb

Philip Schofield’s Private Public Moment, And Why It Matters To Me

Josh Hogan

LGBT, men, society, TV

Therapists

Philip Schofield hit the headlines recently for coming out on social media and then on This Morning, supported by his long-term friend and colleague Holly Willoughby. Therapist Josh Hogan reflects on his own experience growing up, and why this moment matters
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18Nov

On the Benefits and Limitations of Labels

Martin Kelly

identity, LGBT, self, society

Therapists

Therapist Martin Kelly reflects on how labels can both help us define and limit our identity
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30Oct

Unicorn: The Memoir of a Muslim Drag Queen Review

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

books, LGBT, sexuality, society

Therapists

Unicorn by Amrou Al-Kadhi is a memoir charting the author's experience from god-fearing Muslim boy, to a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family
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21Oct

Being an LGBTQ Affirmative Therapist

gender, LGBT, sexuality, society

Therapists

Therapist Neil Young explores how therapists can deepen their understanding of working with LGBTQ clients
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11Oct

Mental Health and Coming Out, On National Coming Out Day 2019

Emily Cora Hilton

LGBT, relationships, self, sexuality, society

Therapists

October 11 2019 marks the 31st National Coming Out Day. Therapist Emily Hilton reflects on what has changed for the LGBTQ+ community over this time
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