Author: Mike Delgado
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Faith & Gender Identity in Conflict: The Mental Health Impact of Christian Upbringings and Deidentification on MTF, FTM, and Nonbinary Individuals
The following excerpts are pulled from sections of my MSW research paper focused on understanding the ways Christianity impacts the transgender community: Abstract Transgender individuals raised with Christian upbringings often experience increased psychological and spiritual distress in non-affirming religious spaces. These environments can contribute to increased depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and fears of spiritual condemnation.…
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Debunking Myths: The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
As a MSW student, I have been spending the last two years studying the ways different systems (e.g., political, social, medical, economic, and religious) harm the transgender community. I wanted to share a few thoughts about Waldman’s op-ed because the article reinforces some misconceptions about gender-affirming care for youth.
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Understanding Grief & Loss: Clinical Strategies for Supporting the Bereaved – Dr. Jacob Sermeno
We’re honored to learn from Jacob Sermeno, LCSW, DSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and expert in geriatric care and mental health, about his impactful work in grief counseling, reducing recidivism for individuals with Severe Mental Illness (SMI), and his dedication to advancing evidence-based practices in social work and corrections. You can get this full episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google…
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Understanding Climate Trauma: Mental Health Impacts of Wildfires and Collective Healing
We’re honored to learn from Dr. Jyoti Mishra, a neuroscientist and associate professor of psychiatry at UC San Diego, about her groundbreaking research on climate trauma, neuroscience, and the intersection of mental health and environmental resilience. You can get this full episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also download or listen to the full podcast episode here.
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Toxic Theology, Deconstruction & Coping with Complicated Grief – Dr. Terri Daniel
We’re honored to learn from Dr. Terri Daniel about her academic work on toxic theology as a contributing factor in complicated mourning and work as an interfaith chaplain. You can get this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or YouTube. You can also download or listen to the full podcast episode here.
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Gender Identity, Faith Reconstruction, Hermeneutics & Queer Theology – Father Shannon T.L. Kearns
We’re honored to learn from Father Shannon T.L. Kearns about identity formation, faith reconstruction, hermeneutics, and Queer theology. Father Kearns is the author of “In The Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey with Scripture.” You can get this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or YouTube. You can also download or listen to the full podcast episode here.
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The Practice of Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World – Dr. Matthew Ichihashi Potts
We’re honored to learn from Dr. Matthew Ichichashi Potts about his book, Forgiveness: An Alternative Account, which is focused on understanding the practice of forgiveness in an unforgiving world. You can get this episode on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or YouTube. You can also download or listen to the full podcast episode here.
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Ways to Grow in Hope, Compassion & Mindfulness Amid Seasons of Grief – Valerie Brown
We’re honored to learn from Valerie Brown about ways to cultivate hope, compassion, and mindfulness amid seasons of grief and loss. It’s the topic of her book “Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way Toward Simplicity, Awakening & Peace.” Valerie Brown is a Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher, facilitator, and executive coach. A former lawyer and lobbyist, she…