Institute for therapy through the arts
by ITAChicago
Family composition varies from one household to the next. Some consider their family to be made up of those individuals whom they share a home with. Others define family to be a group of extended relatives or even close friends whom they have a significant connection to. Some families include children, and parental figures may […]
Filed Under: Glossary Tagged With: abuse, adults, children, family, family dynamics, family issues, relationship, siblings
by ITA Staff
Members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) community often face unique challenges in their life experiences. Though the sociopolitical climate continues to change, LGBTQ individuals and their families continue to be a socially stigmatized community. LGBTQ individuals experience higher levels of discrimination, interpersonal trauma, and stress than their peers at all stages […]
Filed Under: Glossary Tagged With: anxiety, art therapy, bisexual, coming out, coping, creative arts therapy, creativity, dance movement therapy, depression, drama therapy, emotional expression, family dynamics, gay, identity, lesbian, LGBTQ, music therapy, queer, questioning, relationships, stress, trans, transgender, transitioning, trauma
