Morally Straight?
September 18th, 2012
Archive for the ‘Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Concerns’ Category
I recently read an article about the Boy Scouts of America’s continued determination to keep gay men and adolescents from participating in the organization. The leadership uses the argument that being gay is not “morally straight.” The concept of morality and sexual orientation is an interesting one. And in my work as a therapist, I’ve learned that morality is certainly subjective.
The Unseen Hearts of Gay Men
November 3rd, 2010
If you’re a gay man, you know the buzz – gay guys are mean to each other, catty, sex-obsessed, and have a shallow focus on appearance. We don’t need to go over that again. It’s become a culturally-shared truism. Thankfully, there is a different perspective.
Gender Therapist – Gender Therapy
September 19th, 2010
Most people never question their gender – they don’t even realize that they have a gender identity. It just is. For others, the path is different. If you identify as transgender, transsexual, Female to Male, Male to Female, Genderqueer, or any way other than Cisgendered, you know that path. And sometimes, you may find it helpful to have a therapist journey with you.
Families of Transgender and Gender Variant Folk
December 8th, 2009
Living in a world which doesn’t accept differing expressions of gender, much less transgender and transexual people, can be confusing and difficult. And not just for gender variant or transgendered persons. Parents, partners, spouses, and children also experience the judgement and fear that often comes out of our culture.
Gay and Lesbian Couples & the Military
July 19th, 2009
I have learned from my clients that being gay or lesbian and in the military is not easy. Having to hide an integral part of yourself can take it’s toll. The military poses special challenges for same sex couples in which one or both of the partners is serving. For some couples, secrecy becomes important both on the job and off. And if the couple decides to live openly while off-duty, worries about being seen or “caught” can still be present.
Trans Health Conference in Philadelphia
June 27th, 2009
Do you know about the Trans Health Conference in Philadelphia? I just attended the 8th meeting in early June and found it to be a great resource for everyone…trans folk, gender variant children, therapists, doctors, and anyone else interested in transgender concerns, lives, and health.
Be Good to Yourself
June 10th, 2009
When parting with folk, I often say something like “Be good to yourself.” I thought the meaning of this statement was self-evident. But when someone asked me what I meant, I realized that I needed to be clear.
Intimate Partner Violence
May 11th, 2009
Intimate Partner Violence, also known as Domestic Violence and Dating Violence, is a very secretive affair. Folks don’t talk about it, but approximately one in four couples (straight and same-sex) experience it. (Barnes, It’s Just a Quarrel’, American Bar Association Journal, February 1998, p. 25.) Most of the times, it remains a secret out of shame and embarrassment. Other times, partners might not identify the dynamics as abuse or violence. What ever the case, you don’t have to accept this kind of relationship.
Practicing Forgiveness…
March 17th, 2009
Forgiveness is a tough concept. Especially if you’ve been abused, neglected or molested. It’s hard to even think about forgiveness if you’ve been mistreated by lovers, bosses, so-called friends, or even society (especially if you’re a Person of Color or LGBT). How can you forgive someone who hurt you so badly?
Southern Comfort
March 9th, 2009
Have you seen the documentary “Southern Comfort”? It is a beautiful, heartbreaking, yet ultimately empowering depiction of how a transgender “family-by-choice” deals with life in a marginalizing Southern culture. We watch as they navigate relationships and the world, while the patriarch of this circle of friends is dying of cancer. If you are transgender yourself, you might find this a powerful film, watching a group of people with whom you connect. If you’re simply sensitive to the lives of transsexual folk, you may find the film both illuminating and humanizing.
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