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Affirmative psychotherapy and counseling for lesbians and gay men

Title
  1. Affirmative psychotherapy and counseling for lesbians and gay men / Jeffrey N. Chernin, Melissa R. Johnson.
Published by
  1. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2003.
Author
  1. Chernin, Jeffrey N.

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Additional authors
  1. Johnson, Melissa R.
Description
  1. xvi, 233 pages; 24 cm
Summary
  1. "Affirmative Psychotherapy and Counseling for Lesbians and Gay Men" offers a broad base of research, practice, and advocacy information about the special counseling needs of gays and lesbians. Authors Jeffrey N. Chernin and Melissa R. Johnson discuss universal themes as they apply to lesbian and gay clients, as well as issues unique to lesbians and gay men, including the treatment of same-sex couples and families, ethnic minority issues, and living with HIV/AIDS. They present sensible information on how to provide a safe therapeutic environment and how to interpret and apply psychological assessments.
Subject
  1. Counseling
  2. Psychotherapy
  3. Lesbians > Counseling of
  4. Gay people > Counseling of
  5. Bisexual people > Counseling of
  6. Psychological consultation
  7. Homosexuality > psychology
  8. Psychotherapy
  9. Counseling
  10. counseling
  11. Psychological consultation
  12. Bisexuals > Counseling of
  13. Gays > Counseling of
  14. Lesbians > Counseling of
  15. Bisexuel
  16. Homosexuel
  17. Lesbienne
  18. Psychothérapie
Contents
  1. Terminology and identity development -- Youth, elderly, ethnic minority, and lesbian/ gay subcultures -- Creating the foundation for affirmative psychotherapy: environment, language, assessment instruments, and training and education -- Affirmative individual psychotherapy: themes and issues -- Treatment issues for couples and families -- Group psychotherapy and support groups for lesbians and gay men -- Ethical and legal considerations for affirmative psychotherapy -- Appendix: Resources for lesbian and gay male clients.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-226) and index.
  2. Includes web resources.