Breaking the Chains of Internalized Homophobia

In this video, we're going to discuss the pervasive issue of internalized homophobia among LGBTQ+ individuals. We'll explore the different types of internalized homophobia and its damaging effects on mental health and well-being. We'll also offer strategies to confront and overcome internalized homophobia, such as developing self-compassion and building a supportive community. By breaking the chains of internalized homophobia, we can ultimately build a more inclusive and accepting society for all. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date on our latest videos tackling important social issues. Check Out Longer View Videos.

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Part I: Introduction and Story Telling
Part II: Historical and Spiritual Precedents that Can Save Gay Lives
Part III: What Social Science Says About Saving Gay Lives
Part IV: Alan Malyan’s Live-Saving Thoughts on Internalized Gay Homophobia
Part V: How to Bring Internalized Homophobia

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Dr. Doug is a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience working as a Marriage and Family Therapist and also as a professor at Antioch University where he founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization in Clinical Psychology and also Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center in 2005 and 2010 respectively. He is also an award-winning journalist and author of two books, Sacred Lips of the Bronx and Sex Between Men: An Intimate History of the Sex Lives Postwar to Present.

He is giving a monthly free talk as part of a “Community Psychology in Depth” Series at the Antioch University Library the first Wednesday of every month.

0:00 - Intro
01:04 - A Story You Can Relate To
01:33 - A Different Theory of Change
02:07 - Going Into the Memory to Alter Feelings and Thoughts
02:14 - “Bro, Your Internalized Homophobia is Killing You.”
02:59 - Take a Selfie of An Image from the Trauma
03:18 - The Roots of Our Self-Hatred Are Not About Us But What Happened to Us
05:18 - A Call To Action

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Articles for Further Study:

Correlates of Internalized Homophobia and Homosexual Identity Formation in a Sample of Gay Men

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[TwinFalls]

what's your response to those who posit that any type of monogamous relationship is "heteronormative". Is this not dismissive and hurtful and playing upon negative stereotypes? why are some so critical of those who just want 1 boyfriend? is it jealousy or where does this come from? I don't see why so many in the community attempt to validate stereotypes and think that gay culture is all about sex and drugs and partying