ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of the book. The book introduces the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, and provides some unique cultural information and terminology that will be useful in a clinician's work with individuals, relationships, and families within it. It also presents an overview of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and the tenets, principles, and assumptions at work within it, and within the intersection of SFBT with the LGBT community. The book provides some case examples in the form of stories, as well as an entire session transcript with a client in the LGBT community. It describes an initial solution-focused session, with specific tips and examples for applying the approach uniquely to individuals, couples, and families within the LGBT community. The book helps the current or future practitioners to become more knowledgeable, confident, and excited about solution-focused brief therapy and its use with the amazing and unique LGBT community.
