From Shame to Pride: Using LGBTQ+ Pride as an Opposite Action
Pride isn’t just a parade or a flag—though those are beautiful, powerful symbols. Pride is a radical act of visibility and self-acceptance. It says: “I’m here, I’m valid, and I’m not going to disappear.”
When someone experiences LGBTQ+ Pride through the lens of Opposite Action, they’re not just celebrating—they’re healing. They’re challenging the internalized narratives of shame with lived experiences of openness, joy, and community.
The Strengths of being Emotionally Sensitive: A Psychologist’s Perspective
When we honor emotional sensitivity, we help clients rewrite their stories: from “too much” to deeply human, and from “fragile” to profoundly strong.