‘Coming Out’ as a process
Coming out is a process that depends largely on the individual. However, there are some signposts that signal different stages as we go through this process.
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Category: Psychotherapy issues
On feeling unloved
There is this need of being loved. We want others to take notice of us. Period. Is that so bad?
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Gay affirmative psychotherapy – What to be mindful of in therapy
Gay affirmative therapy means that therapy is valuing authenticity and self-expression and is inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
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Low self-esteem and what to do
Low self-esteem is when you do not measure up to yourself. It is when you feel you are not good enough – and especially when there is no particular reason in the present moment for that. Of course, for some strange reason, you can always find a rationale for not loving you. Something is constantly not good enough and you have an internal need for improvement – and “fixing”.
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How to handle loss and grief
Losing someone we love either through suffering a bereavement or when a relationship ends is always difficult.
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