COVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ Communities

COVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ Communities – Podcast Interview with Dr. Matt GoldenbergCalming the Chaos welcomes Dr. Matt Goldenberg, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Teacher. Dr. Matt is a popular trainer, teacher and psychotherapist in Olympia, Washington who focuses on helping, treating and honoring those in marginalized communities, especially those who live within LGBTQ+ communities. In this podcast, Dr. Matt talks about the COVID-19 Pandemic and why this pandemic has affected LGBTQ+ communities so profoundly.  Dr. Matt also presents some ideas to help individuals in LGBTQ communities calm the chaos in a pandemic that is still ongoing. Introduction to Dr. Matt Goldenberg, and your Involvement in the LGBTQ+ CommunityUnique challenges / “chaos” to LGBTQ Individuals during the pandemic (all life domains)Historical Trauma – The HIV / AIDS Epidemic:                                            Historical Oppression of those who have HIV –where is the vaccine for HIV?                                                  Vaccine for COVID-19, but lack for HIV                                                 Systemic neglect of marginalized people                                                   Emotions of Fear, Disappointment, Anger andHopefulness                                                     Politicization: (Dr. Fauci, etc.)Cis-Normative Inclusivity: Normalizes non-trans and hetero persons, and blocks the LGBTQ+ communities Cis-Hetero Normativity: Normalizes those whose biological gender is consistent with their expressed genderFunding for programs to help marginalized individuals in these populations.Social challenges – Groups Financial / jobs Intersectionality: There has been an impact on other marginalized populations, including black, Latino and other populations that intersect with LGBTQ+Other life domains: Poverty and the working class Employment DiscriminationUnfavorable working conditions or lack of being able to telework                                                         Underground...