Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers
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This book, a completely revised version of the authors' 1987 Dual Identities, offers insight on the special treatment issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) substance abusers. It describes stages of sexual identity transformation, looks at different counseling approaches, and gives practical suggestions for helping clients. Information is accessible to beginning and experienced counselors as well as patients. Finneagan, an alcohol counselor, and McNally, a psychologist and alcohol counselor, are co-founders and current board members of the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews This book, a completely revised version of the authors' 1987 , offers insight on the special treatment issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) substance abusers. It describes stages of sexual identity transformation, looks at different counseling approaches, and gives practical suggestions for helping clients. Information is accessible to beginning and experienced counselors as well as patients. Finneagan, an alcohol counselor, and McNally, a psychologist and alcohol counselor, are co-founders and current board members of the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ForewordForewordAcknowledgmentsCh. 1Introductory Material1Ch. 2Background Information23Ch. 3Counselor Competence49Ch. 4Societal Prejudice and Oppression73Ch. 5Internalized Homo/Bi/Transphobia91Ch. 6Direct Treatment Issues119Ch. 7Special Issues in Treatment141Ch. 8Developing a Positive Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Identity163Ch. 9Developing a Positive Transgender Identity197Epilogue219App. A: Glossary223App. BOrganization Audit: Evaluating Organizational Attitudes and Practices229App. C: Resources233App. D: Suggested Readings245References247Index261
