John Burnham’s chapter Developments in Social GRRRAAACCEEESSS: visible–invisible and voiced–unvoiced extends the familiar Social GRACES mnemonic (originally with Alison Roper-Hall) and explores how aspects of identity/difference can be visible or invisible and voiced...
Intersectionality
Developments in Social GRRRAAACCEEESSS – Visible–Invisible and Voiced–Unvoiced A Balanced Review
Why Removing the T from LGBTQ+ Undermines the Whole Movement
Another article commemorating Pride Month. The LGBTQ+ movement has always been about solidarity, mutual recognition, and collective liberation. Yet, recent calls to remove the “T” — transgender — from LGBTQ+ betray the very principles on which the movement was built....
Understanding Intersectionality in the Therapy Room: A Comprehensive Guide
Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, it refers to the complex and cumulative way in which different forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism,...
Navigating the Intersections: Understanding the Link Between ADHD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ Experiences
I often encounter individuals who navigate complex intersections of identity and mental health challenges. One such intersection is the overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), experiences of trauma, and identifying as LGBTQ+. This blog aims to...
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