ABSTRACT
This comprehensive second edition inspires therapists to utilize clinical work to pragmatically address intersectional oppressions, lessen the burden of minority stress, and implement effective LGBTQ affirmative therapy.
A unique and important contribution to LGBTQ literature, this handbook includes both new and updated chapters reflecting cutting-edge intersectional themes like race, ethnicity, polyamory, and monosexual normativity. A host of expert contributors outline the best practices in affirmative therapy, inspiring therapists to guide LGBTQ clients into deconstructing the heteronormative power imbalances that undermine LGBTQ relationships and families. There is also an increased focus on clinical application, with fresh vignettes included throughout to highlight effective treatment strategies.
Couple and family therapists and clinicians working with LGBTQ clients, and those interested in implementing affirmative therapy in their practice, will find this updated handbook essential.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|51 pages
Foundations of LGBTQ-Affirmative Therapy
chapter 2|20 pages
Intercultural Issues in LGBTQ+ Couple and Family Therapy
part Section II|134 pages
Working with Couples
chapter 4|14 pages
We Cannot Change What We Cannot Name for Ourselves
chapter 6|16 pages
“There's a Lot We Don't Understand About Each Other”
chapter 9|14 pages
“I Could Never See You and Now I Dare Not Touch You”
part Section III|131 pages
Family and Identity Considerations
chapter 12|30 pages
Invisible Humans
chapter 15|17 pages
Gender Affirmative Therapy with Trans and Gender Expansive (TGE) Youth and Families
chapter 17|27 pages
“I Will Always Come Home to You”
part Section IV|89 pages
Special Issues
chapter 19|16 pages
Where Should We Go to Church? Or Should We Even Bother
chapter 21|20 pages
Treating LGBT Couples Experiencing Substance Use Disorders
chapter 22|13 pages
Rewrite the Script
part Section V|64 pages
Training Issues