Minority Stress, Trauma, and Social Support Among Sexual Minority Women

Authors

Emily Wakschal, PsyD

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

10-1-2025

Comments

Presentation: 58:17

Abstract

Learning Objectives

1. Describe two leading theories of minority stress
2. Define the terms "heterosexism" and "internalized heterosexism"
3. Distinguish between distal and proximal minority stressors
4. Explain the connection between minority stress theory and trauma theory, and minority and non-minority specific factors as contributors to PTSD outcomes for SMW
5. Explain the complex role of social support among this population, and how it may impact minority and non-minority specific psychological processes
6. Identify and implement best practices for working with trauma-exposed sexual minority women, and incorporate findings from the literature into clinical practice

Recommended Citation

Wakschal, PsyD, Emily, "Minority Stress, Trauma, and Social Support Among Sexual Minority Women" (2025). Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Grand Rounds. Paper 121.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/phbgr/121

Language

English