Identity and Life Changes
LGBTQ+
Information & Characteristics:
The LGBTQ+ community comprises individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Members may face unique challenges, including discrimination, identity exploration, and societal pressures.
Common issues include coming out, dealing with prejudice, and navigating relationships and identity.
Definitions:
LGBTQ+: An acronym representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), and others, encompassing diverse sexual and gender identities.
Life Transitions
Information & Characteristics:
Life transitions are significant changes in one’s life that can affect an individual's emotional and psychological well-being. These include events such as career changes, retirement, relocation, or major life events like divorce or the death of a loved one.
Symptoms can include stress, anxiety, identity confusion, and feelings of loss or uncertainty.
Definitions:
Life Transitions: Major shifts or changes in life circumstances that can substantially impact an individual’s emotional and psychological state.
Women’s Issues: Menopause and Peri-menopausal Stress
Information & Characteristics:
Menopause and the peri-menopausal period involve significant hormonal changes that impact physical and emotional well-being. Symptoms can range from mood swings, anxiety, and depression to physical discomforts like hot flashes and sleep disturbances.
Challenges in this period may include adjusting to these changes and related stress.
Definitions:
Menopause: The time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods permanently stop, marking the end of reproductive years.
Peri-menopause: The transitional period before menopause when hormonal changes start to occur.