Identity Issues

Minority individuals face many challenges that nonminority people never encounter. These challenges can be further exacerbated depending on the minority status of an individual. For example, ... Read More

The current economic situation in America has caused many individuals to lose their homes. Families that were self-supporting may now find themselves in unique living arrangements. Extended ... Read More

In all change, there is an element of loss. However, this does not mean that we always greet loss with sorrow and yearning. There are certainly people, places, and things in life we would ... Read More

We all manage the impressions other people have of us. We think about what we might wear to an event or a job interview, we consider how free we can be with “expletive deleted” words ... Read More

I believe one mistake I made early on in my career was viewing severe trauma or loss reaction through a filter of pathology. Please understand that I’m not of the mindset that undesirable ... Read More

Minority youth are at increased risk for psychological and psychosocial challenges. Research suggests that the discrimination and prejudice often experienced by minority individuals lead ... Read More

Sexual minority individuals often subscribe to one of many different sexual identities. They may call themselves lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). Or, they may choose ... Read More

When people have a virus or an infection, they can be treated with antibiotics and other medication that will allow them to recover. But when people have mental health issues such as depression, ... Read More

I created this sad story many years ago to remind people that continually reflecting, updating, and assessing one’s values, actions, and beliefs is vital for one’s happiness and well-being. I ... Read More

Disagreements are natural parts of relationships. When two people come together in an intimate union, they bring with them varying habits, personalities, and beliefs. Inevitably, these ... Read More

On mornings when I’m lucky enough to have free time, I go to a yoga class taught by an excellent teacher, named Mark. Many of his students have been studying yoga for years and are pretty ... Read More

Acceptance of lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals has grown over the past decade. However, LGBTQ people still face many challenges. For LGBTQ high school students, ... Read More