Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource
The fruit of years of training, research and counseling experience, Janelle Hallman has drawn together a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in understanding and counseling women in conflict with same sex attraction. In this ground-breaking work, Hallman sets forth the unique dimensions of struggle that women experience through the presentation of research, interviews and clinical experience. This is an indispensable guide for understanding and a manual for counseling adult...
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The fruit of years of training, research and counseling experience, Janelle Hallman has drawn together a comprehensive resource for those who are interested in understanding and counseling women in conflict with same-sex attraction.
Acknowledgments 9Prologue 11The Building Blocks: Understanding Their Stories 15The Women and Their Right to Choose 17The Therapist and Professional Competency 36Missing a "Home": Attachment and Self 50Lost in Confusion: Gender Nonconformity and Socialization 73Looking for Home: Depending on You for Me 98The Work of Restoration: Leading Them Home 115Securing the Foundation: Acceptance and Attunement 117Rebuilding on a Corrective Relationship: Trust and Empathy 138Four Basic Blueprints: Understanding the Various Profiles 158Discovering Her Own Home: Opening Doors to Healthy Intimacy 181Leaving the Home of Another: Dealing with Same-Sex Attractions 206Forgotten Rooms: Transference and Countertransference 232Finding the Feminine Within 258Venturing Out: The World of Men and Closure 280Epilogue 293Group Therapy 295Male Therapists 301References 304
\ Joseph Nicolosi"Janelle Hallman is uniquely qualified to write this book; she is gifted with empathy and high attunement to her same-sex attracted clients. Our profession has long been silent about how to proceed with clients who do not accept lesbianism as who they really are. This new work is therefore must-reading for therapists who truly respect client autonomy and diversity."\ \ \ \ \ Andy Comiskey"Profound and practical. The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction is an essential tool for any Christian therapist who wants to serve women with same-sex attraction truthfully. The book bears the mark of one who has entered into the heart of the matter through years of thoughtful, loving service. Janelle has gentle authority to guide us as we help women to exercise the dignity of their choice."\ \ \ Christopher West"Much has been written about male homosexuality, very little about female homosexuality. Janelle Hallman has been a pioneer in this underexplored field. Her wisdom and keen insight flow from an obvious and deep love for the women she has had the honor of serving over many years. The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction will help all who read it to understand and love the precious women who experience same-sex attraction. I highly recommend it."\ \ \ \ \ Wendy Gritter"It is rare to find such a valuable resource as Janelle's The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction. Prayerfully written and yet professionally thorough, Janelle demonstrates a special ability to address these complex matters in an accessible manner. Powerful narratives are deftly woven through comprehensive research and years of practical experience for maximum connection and impact. Therapists, pastoral counselors, mentors, mothers, and, most significantly, women wrestling with sexual identity and emotionally dependent patterns will find a gold mine in this book. It sets a new standard in this area of therapy and ministry."\ \ \ \ \ Bob Davies"I love books which combine the insights of professional training with the hard-earned lessons of personal experience. You are holding such a book. Over the years, Janelle Hallman has earned widespread respect among her colleagues for her effective ministry to women seeking Christ's freedom in the midst of their lesbian struggles. This book will be a helpful resource for all who seek deeper effectiveness in this area of ministry."\ \ \ \ \ Doctor"What an incredibly valuable resource for professionals and nonprofessionals—and so engaging! Both the woman who is in conflict or confusion about her sexuality and the professional working with her will find an accepting spirit that dismantles shame and will discover hope that empowers healing. Janelle writes with comprehensive understanding, realistic expectations, professional competence, respectful compassion and unconditional love—all based on biblical principles. The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction is certain to help women move from conflictual entrapment to true freedom."\ \
