Pride & Prejudice - Matt R. Salmon

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Résumé :
Pride & Prejudice: Healing Division in the Modern Family is a heartfelt exploration into the intricate balance between celebrating one's identity (pride) and confronting ingrained biases (prejudice). Dr. Matt R. Salmon shares his experience growing up queer in a family and religion that condemned it. Drawing upon professional expertise and unique life experiences, this book offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities that arise in families with LGBTQ+ members. The author channels these experiences into a powerful narrative, aiming to inspire change and prevent further harms inflicted by societal biases. It is a compelling read for parents, religious leaders, and individuals working to embrace their identity, as well as for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the complexities of acceptance and diversity. Through a mix of personal narratives, psychological insights, and practical strategies, Pride & Prejudice guides readers through understanding prejudice, breaking it down, and paving a way toward healing division with empathy, open conversation, and unconditional love. It's more than an analysis of the modern family...

Biographie:
Dr. Matt R. Salmon, DO, MS is the Manager of Psychiatry at Whitman Walker Health in Washington, DC, specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry with a focus on LGBTQ+ youth who've faced chronic interpersonal trauma.Matt's unique perspective is shaped by personal experiences of growing up queer and autistic in a conservative Mormon household in Phoenix, Arizona, and the challenges of navigating a political landscape with a Republican Congressman father and undergoing sexual orientation conversion efforts, often referred to as conversion therapy.Outside professional life, Matt cherishes the support of a wonderful family and friends, and the companionship of Chad de Bellum, a very affectionate pug. Matt's passion for symbolic tattoos reflects a deep commitment to the values of life and purpose....

Sommaire:
it's a roadmap to fostering inclusive environments that celebrate the colorful spectrum of humanity....