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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.
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LGBT Suicide and the Trauma of Growing Up Gay
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. Apr 25, 2011.

 

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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. and Joseph Boodaghi PhD are now friends Jan 2
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Deeply Gay

Deeply GayByPayam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D. Many gay men who do not find meaning in a “work & play” lifestyle are seeking connection to something more meaningful. Those of us who have gone through the emotional labor of tearing down the closet door and working through painful issues that were inflicted on us as a result of growing up gay in a homophobic world are now facing the question of life purpose. We ask ourselves, “What is the true purpose of my life?” In this short article I will…See More
Blog post by Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. Dec 12, 2011
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THE GAY ELDER: Archetype of the Spiritual Father at Plummer Park, Fiesta Hall

July 31, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm
Dear Fellow Healers, the newly formed LA Gay Elder Circle is presenting its first public event exploring the pertinence of elders and eldering in our community.  Out of our concern for the loss of continuity in our community due to AIDS, socio-cultural and other conditions, we are hosting this event to explore the role of the Gay Elder; the difference between "olders" and "elders"; the roles of youths, adults, elders and ancestors; whether there can be a healthy gay community without…See More
Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. is attending Allen Page's event Jul 23, 2011
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Jeffrey Marcus and Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. are now friends Jun 25, 2011
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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. commented on Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.'s blog post 'The Flame of Love'
Thanks Jeffrey.
Jun 25, 2011
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Jeffrey Marcus commented on Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.'s blog post 'The Flame of Love'
Beautiful piece, Payam.  I couldn't agree more.  Sounds so simple, because it is.
Jun 24, 2011
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The Flame of Love

The Flame of LoveByPayam Ghassemlou Ph.D.               On a daily basis, many of us spend a lot of time thinking about our life challenges. We think about all sorts of difficult situations, like financial problems, and make ourselves believe we can’t handle them. Catastrophic thinking about our lives bombards us with anxiety and contributes to our feeling of insecurity.              Many of us tend to project our past disappointments and failures into the future and make ourselves believe they…See More
Blog post by Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. Jun 22, 2011
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Homophobia Enemy of Curiosity

  Homophobia Enemy of CuriosityBy Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.The landscape of our life is as vast as the degree of our curiosity. This is an emotion that can be put in motion by a wondrous dance with creation.  Curiosity motivates us to show interest in ourselves and the world around us.  With curiosity, we can passionately explore the mystery of life. It also engages us with the content of our universe and helps us to come to life in a new way. When life comes to us through our curiosity, we become…See More
Blog post by Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. May 12, 2011
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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. replied to Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.'s discussion 'LGBT Suicide and the Trauma of Growing Up Gay'
Dear Jim It sounds so hopeful to know you found the doorway to your liberation. I hope more closeted LGBTQ people find the courage to come out. Thank you for reading the article. Warmly, Payam http://drpayam1.blogspot.com/
Apr 25, 2011
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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. and Tony Zimbardi are now friends Feb 21, 2011
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From Loneliness to Solitude

 The experience of being by yourself can feel like either painful loneliness or nourishing meaningful solitude.   In loneliness, you can feel alone, without a deep connection to God, who is a particular god of your understanding, the Beloved or your higher Self.  You can also feel painfully alone like a child without a deep attachment to a loving parent. You can imagine your loneliness as a small child who is crying within you and in need of holding. If you don’t have an adequate connection to…See More
Blog post by Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. Feb 3, 2011
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LGBT Suicide and the Trauma of Growing Up Gay

LGBT Suicide and the Trauma of Growing Up GayBy Payam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D.As a mental health counselor for the past twenty years, I have listened to many painful stories by some of my lesbian and gay patients regarding growing up in a homophobic and heterosexist world. Many of my gay and lesbian patients, including a number of bisexual and transgender individuals, shared with me that as young as age five they felt different. They were unable to articulate why they felt different, and, at the…See More
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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. and Dr. Michael Lennox are now friends Sep 29, 2010
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What services do you offer PROFESSIONALLY
Counselor, Meditation Teacher, Therapist (licensed)
Tell us a little about your practice. (Non-professionals put N/A.)
“My mission is to help people with personal growth and continue living or achieving a happier and more successful life. My education and training includes a doctorate in psychology plus advanced training in contemporary psychoanalysis, Jungian psychology, sandplay therapy, cognitive therapy, 12-step modality, and Eastern spirituality. Also, I am skilled at goal-oriented, problem focused, and time-efficient therapy. I provide a safe and calming therapeutic space along with respect and compassion. Since 1992, I have been helping individuals and couples from different walks of life and sexual orientations to live happier and more meaningful lives.
If you are a professional healer, tell us about your certifications, education, publications or offices you hold. (Non-professionals put N/A.)
http://drpayam1.blogspot.com/
If you are a professional healer, give us a link to your website:
http://www.DrPayam.Com

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Deeply Gay

Deeply Gay

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Payam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D.

 

Many gay men who do not find meaning in a “work & play” lifestyle are seeking connection to something more meaningful. Those of us who have gone through the emotional labor of tearing down the closet door and working through painful issues that were…

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Posted on December 11, 2011 at 1:49pm

Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.

The Flame of Love

The Flame of Love

By

Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.

 

              On a daily basis, many of us spend a lot of time thinking about our life challenges. We think about all sorts of difficult situations, like financial problems, and make ourselves believe we can’t handle them. Catastrophic thinking about our lives bombards us with anxiety and contributes to our feeling of insecurity.

 

             Many of…

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Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:38pm — 2 Comments

Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.

Homophobia Enemy of Curiosity

 

 

Homophobia Enemy of Curiosity

By Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.

The landscape of our life is as vast as the degree of our curiosity. This is an emotion that can be put in motion by a wondrous dance with creation.  Curiosity motivates us to show interest in ourselves and the world around us.  With curiosity, we can passionately explore the mystery of life. It also engages us with the content of our universe and helps us to come to life in…

Continue

Posted on May 11, 2011 at 2:26pm

Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.

From Loneliness to Solitude

 

The experience of being by yourself can feel like either painful loneliness or nourishing meaningful solitude.   In loneliness, you can feel alone, without a deep connection to God, who is a particular god of your understanding, the Beloved or your higher Self.  You can also feel painfully alone like a child without a deep attachment to a loving parent. You can imagine your loneliness as a small child who is crying within you and in need of holding. If you don’t have…

Continue

Posted on February 2, 2011 at 4:20pm

Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.

Gay Marriage

We all heard about the drum beat of homophobia talking about judge activists ignoring the rule of majority regarding the issue of gay marriage in CA.



Let's clarify something here. The United States is not run by 'majority rule' many people do not understand the difference between a Constitutional Republic and a Majority-Rule-Democracy. The two are very different. In a majority-rule-democracy, the people could vote tomorrow to cancel the next episode of American Idol and it would have… Continue

Posted on August 21, 2010 at 11:34pm

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