Queer Mental Health with Candice Czubernat (Encore)

Being brave is not easy, it’s a tough battle—sound familiar? With the holidays and reality of the world we are living in, it’s worth repeating this episode of Queerology with Candice Czubernat. ​Candice is a therapist and founder of The Christian Closet, an LGBTQ-affirming counseling, coaching, and spiritual direction organization.Also, Candice is the founder of Gloriously Queer, a conference for LGBTQ people of faith developed by LGBTQ people of faith.As a therapist, Candice helps individuals and couples worldwide navigate complex mental health experiences while living as queer people of faith.Candice was named one of the “10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should Know” by The Advocate. She is a seasoned blogger, speaker, and author on LGBTQ Christianity and mental health issues.Candice graduated from the Moody Bible Institute and The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Candice identifies as a lesbian and Christian, who lives in California with her wife and their 5-year-old twins.Topics Discussed:LGBT and Christian: Lesbian is a really long word, easier to say gay or queerQueer Piece of Faith: Terrifying sin or specially knitted gift from God?Queer Mental Health: Suffering? Stunted? Don’t hide how God created youMental Health Practice: It may not be perfect or what you thought it would beHeartbreaking Proof: Everybody’s got issues, who caused and created damage?Trust Your Heart: Self-love turns you toward holiness, selflessness, gentlenessRadical Self-Acceptance: You’re not alone and you deserve love; visualize voicesMental Health Diagnosis and Medication: Taboo topics people don’t talk aboutProfessional Investment: Take pride in doing something to stop shame, sufferingLinks and Resources:Candice CzubernatThe Christian ClosetGloriously QueerCandice Czubernat on TwitterCandice Czubernat on Facebook The Advocate: “10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should Know”Dr. Kristin Neff on Self-CompassionHenri Nouwen's BooksRobyn Henderson-EspinozaQueerology, Episode 38 with Candice Czubernat - Queer Mental HealthQ Christian Fellowship Virtual Conference (Code: Queerology2021 for $10 off)Queerology Podcast on InstagramQueerology Podcast on TwitterBeyond Shame by Matthias RobertsMatthias Roberts on PatreonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy