Shame & Heterocissexism: Queer and Gender Expansiveness and Liberation

Join Laura and me in discussing heterocissexism as it relates to her story and what she has learned and overcome through this process to make her the therapist she is today. We covered: The inner turmoil born by intersecting identities in conflict with each other The ways labels leave so many displaced The intergenerational transmission of oppressive systems  The domino effect of oppression The internal conflict we have when our parents attempts to protect are what leave us feeling lonely and alone The choice to live authentically can also be motivated by a desire not to hurt others by performing and pretending The role of radical acceptance in letting our parents burdens and missteps be theirs to own What happens when we release the internalized shame from these external systems of oppression  The invitation for us in our own healing and disconnect from systems and people perpetuating oppression and othering Dr. Laura Minero (She/Ella) earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has dedicated her life-affirming work to revolutionizing systems that adversely impact undocumented, queer, trans, and communities of color. She contributed to scientific studies used to inform national policy as a Science Policy and Technology Fellow with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She serves as a consultant and has given numerous keynote speeches for international and national audiences. Dr. Minero is a licensed psychologist and specializes in working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities via her independent practice Yolotl Libre Therapy, Training, and Consulting.  Connect: Main Website Clinic Website Instagram: Main & Clinic