In fact, ‘coping resources’ are mentioned throughout the literature on sexual minority youth, and variations in coping styles are often considered an important factor in health outcomes within this population ( Hunter, 1999 Perrin et al., 2004 Safren & Heimberg, 1999). Social workers and counselors are often advised to assess personal resources for coping with heterosexism when evaluating the needs of lesbian and gay youth and developing appropriate case management plans ( Ryan & Futterman, 1998). Recent research has revealed elevated levels of social anxiety in sexual minority adolescents ( Safren & Pantalone, 2006), as well as associations between social anxiety and increased sexual risk behavior in this population ( Hart & Heimberg, 2005). Few researchers have examined the emotional consequences of day-to-day encounters with heterosexism, but many have noted the challenge of maintaining a positive sense of self in the face of chronic negative feedback based in heterosexist attitudes (e.g., Dean et al., 2000 Williamson, 2000). The experience of being stigmatized is at the root of a range of psychosocial health problems faced by sexual minority adolescents (American Academy of Pediatrics, 1993 Rotheram-Borus & Fernandez, 1995), including increased depression, suicidality, and other mental health disorders ( Meyer, 2003). One of the most daunting stressors gay and bisexual youth face is heterosexism, the ideological system that denies, denigrates, and stigmatizes any non-heterosexual form of behavior, identity, relationship, or community ( Herek, 1990). To assist youth to cope successfully and thrive, service providers need a thorough understanding of the challenges they face, how they cope with them, and which coping strategies or combinations of strategies may be best suited to a particular stressor or situation. A name which means that is a great start to give them the push.Gay and bisexual youth face an array of unique challenges in addition to many of the developmental stressors facing heterosexual adolescents.
ZuberyĪnother African word for “strong” and unheard of.Ĭourage, valour and strength is something that most parents today want their child to possess. It means “strong “ in Egyptian and sounds lovely. Parents who love the sea will love this one. ZaleĪ Greek name that means “sea strength”. Pronounced as “ “U- wee” it is irreplaceable. YvesĪ French name that means “knight of the lion”. The name means “fighter” and has a beautiful tone to it. The Greek version for “protector of man”, it will make sure your son protects one and all. WigmanĪnother name for “warrior”, this one is of English origin. The name means “warrior” in Scandinavian. Of biblical origin, the name means “Jehovah is my friend” and derives strength from its religious origin. Of Italian origin, the name means “ renowned warrior”. Of Scandinavian origin, the name means “thunder” or “strong” and is popular because of the film “Thor”. Raise a man with an undying spirit with this one. The name means “strong like bamboo” in Japanese. The name means “sea strong” in English and if you love the tenacity of the sea, you will love it. SafdarĪ different name with an African origin and means fighter. Means “ super strong” in Danish and perfect if you want the superlative for your son. A common name but yet has retained its originality. The name has an Anglo Saxon tinge and means “mighty warrior”. A perfect choice to get your son to be so in future. In Irish, the name means “fit and strong”. The name means “strong” in Latin and is a quirky yet powerful name. The name means “warrior’s town” and is of English origin. PhoenixĪn imaginary bird associated with the sun in Egypt, it means “dark-red” in Greek. The name means “lighting” in Arabic and will make sure your boy strikes like a bolt of lightning everywhere. This is also a Hebrew name and means “strength”. Well, you would have heard of “Wizard of Oz”. OwenĪ popular last name, it means “strong warrior in Welsh and is gaining popularity as a first name. It appears in Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales”. It means “divine power” and has literary connections. OrsonĪ Latin name that means “bear”, it is a great choice for something distinctive. The name belongs to an Egyptian mythological God who is believed to die and take rebirth every year. Far away from the west, Ondrej is of Slovakian origin and means “man warrior” 72.