Affirmative Psychotherapy and Counseling for Lesbians and Gay Men
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Psychotherapists Chernin and Johnson offer advice to clinicians on issues unique to gay and lesbian clients and explore issues that are influenced by the client's homosexuality. After covering relevant terminologies and subcultures within American lesbian and gay milieux, they explore the coming out process and identity formation. Separate chapters than look at individual, couple, and group psychotherapeutic practice. A final discussion is devoted to ethical and legal issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
AcknowledgmentsPrefacePt. ILesbian and Gay Life: Definitions, Coming Out, and Identity Development11Terminology and Identity Development32Youth, Elderly, Ethnic Minority, and Lesbian/Gay Subcultures22Pt. IIAffirmative Psychotherapy and Counseling in Individual, Couple, and Group Modalities613Creating the Foundation for Affirmative Psychotherapy: Environment, Language, Assessment Instruments, and Training and Education634Affirmative Individual Psychotherapy: Themes and Issues775Treatment Issues for Couples and Families1156Group Psychotherapy and Support Groups for Lesbians and Gay Men1507Ethical and Legal Considerations for Affirmative Psychotherapy172AppResources for Lesbian and Gay Male Clients197References213Index227About the Authors233
