Tag: religious trauma
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Leviticus: The Horror of Gay Conversion Therapy
I’m not usually into the fantasy / horror genre, but Leviticus, a new Australian queer film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, continues to occupy my thoughts long after leaving the cinema. What I find most compelling about Leviticus is that the horror is not really about supernatural demons. It is about conversion therapy, religious conditioning and something…
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Confidential Therapy to Stop Using Meth and Chemsex.
Struggling to stop using meth and doing chemsex? You are not alone. Meth or Methamphetamine (aka ‘Crystal’, ‘Ice’ or ‘Tina’) causes problems for gay men. While it can immediately make you feel euphoric, horny and confident, even invincible, it is also highly addictive. Meth can cause you to panic, behave aggressively and have psychotic hallucinations.…
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Self-Compassion Coaching as Gay Men’s Therapy for Low Self-Esteem.
When overcoming the shame of feeling inadequate, deficient, or ‘not enough’ it can help to have some encouragement and coaching. Finding your inner cheerleader can assist you to feel less overwhelmed and connect with others.