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Mindfulness for LGBT People

Started on Sunday

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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Mindfulness for LGBT People

Mindfulness for LGBT PeopleBy Payam Ghassemlou MFT, Ph.D. Research on the brain has brought our attention to the impact of earlier life experiences on the development of the brain. What occurred in the past can condition our brain to have certain expectations about the future which impacts how we experience our present moment. This raises a concern about the growing up experiences of gay children (Gay here refers to our entire LGBT community) who often experience homophobic mistreatment.…See More
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Mar 30
Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. and Paul Chirumbolo are now friends
Mar 28
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
Dec 11, 2011
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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. is attending Allen Page's event

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
Jul 23, 2011
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Jun 26, 2011
Jeffrey Marcus and Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. are now friends
Jun 24, 2011
Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. commented on Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.'s blog post The Flame of Love
"Thanks Jeffrey."
Jun 24, 2011
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
Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. posted a blog post

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
Jun 22, 2011
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Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. posted a blog post

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
May 11, 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
Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. and Tony Zimbardi are now friends
Feb 20, 2011
Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D. posted a blog post

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
Feb 2, 2011
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WELCOME! We are a local organization and therefore ask that you live in the LA area (it's a big area).  We welcome non-professionals, but we do try to maintain professional standards for our meetings and website, so we ask that you post a clear and professional face picture (no shirtless pictures) and use your real name. We ask that you give good information about your practice, whether you're a professional or not, so that other members can get to know you.  We only allow profiles for individuals, not businesses. Let's get started. Where do you live in the LA area (town or neighborhood)?
West Hollywood
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.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT33893)
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

Payam Ghassemlou Ph.D.'s Blog

Deeply Gay

Deeply Gay

By

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…

Continue

Posted on December 11, 2011 at 1:30pm

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…

Continue

Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

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 2:00pm

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 4:00pm

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…

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Posted on August 21, 2010 at 11:30pm

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