Category: LGBTQ-affirming

  • Why I practice queer-affirmative therapy?

    Why I practice queer-affirmative therapy?

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    KJ Wong
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    Hi all! My name is Keen Ji (he/him). I’m a licensed and registered counselor, psychology lecturer, and HRDC trainer. Across all my work, I strive to include queer-affirming practices to create a more inclusive space for my clients, students, and learners. Why is this important to me? Well, growing up, I’ve always felt different from…

  • The importance of queer-affirmative therapy

    The importance of queer-affirmative therapy

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    KJ Wong
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    To help reduce minority stress LGBTQ+ people in Malaysia continue to experience rampant discrimination and violence on a societal and political level because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Many LGBTQ+ individuals don’t have a strong support system. Some are kicked out of their homes, some are ostracized from their family and friends, some…

  • What is queer-affirmative therapy?

    What is queer-affirmative therapy?

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    KJ Wong
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    In recent years, I have seen an increasing number of private mental health practices promoting themselves as “queer-affirmative” or “LGBTQ-affirmative”, which is great news! But what exactly does this term mean? “Queer-affirmative therapy is an approach to therapy that embraces a positive view of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities and relationships. It…