Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients

by Perez, Ruperto M.; Debord, Kurt A.; Bieschke, Kathleen J.

• ISBN13: 9781557986108
• ISBN10: 155798610X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

Univ. of Georgia, Athens. Summarizes empirical literature supporting research and practice with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients; explores social and historical perspectives; and discusses critical issues of diversity with these communities. For psychologists, therapists, and social workers.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors	ix
Foreword	xi
Laura S. Brown
Acknowledgments	xv
Introduction: The Challenge of Awareness, Knowledge, and Action	3	(6)
Ruperto M. Perez
Kurt A. DeBord
Kathleen J. Bieschke
I. SOCIAL AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES	9	(124)
Constructing Identity: The Nature and Meaning of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities	13	(22)
Ellen M. Broido
Coming Out: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Development	35	(22)
Amy L. Reynolds
William F. Hanjorgiris
``Somewhere in Des Moines or San Antonio'': Historical Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Mental Health	57	(24)
Esther D. Rothblum
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People of Color: Understanding Cultural Complexity and Managing Multiple Oppressions	81	(26)
Mary A. Fukuyama
Angela D. Ferguson
Applying Counseling Theories to Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients: Pitfalls and Possibilities	107	(26)
Ruth E. Fassinger
II. COUNSELING AND THERAPY	133	(170)
First Do No Harm: Therapist Issues in Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients	137	(20)
Susan L. Morrow
Individual Therapy With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients	157	(26)
Sari H. Dworkin
Group Counseling Theory and Practice With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients	183	(24)
Kurt A. DeBord
Ruperto M. Perez
Potential Counseling Concerns of Aging Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients	207	(18)
Augustine Baron
David W. Cramer
Issues in Counseling Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents	225	(24)
Scott L. Hershberger
Anthony R. D'Augelli
Focus on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Families	249	(26)
Connie R. Matthews
Suzanne H. Lease
Relationship and Couples Counseling	275	(28)
Shelly M. Ossana
III. RELEVANT ISSUES FOR THERAPY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH	303	(154)
Programmatic Research on the Treatment of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients: The Past, the Present, and the Course for the Future	309	(28)
Kathleen J. Bieschke
Mary McClanahan
Erinn Tozer
Jennifer L. Grzegorek
Jeeseon Park
Training Issues and Considerations	337	(22)
Julia C. Phillips
Psychoeducational Programming: Creating a Context of Mental Health for People Who Are Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual	359	(24)
Barry A. Schreier
Donald L. Werden
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Vocational Psychology: Reviewing Foundations and Planning Construction	383	(26)
James M. Croteau
Mary Z. Anderson
Teresa M. Distefano
Sheila Kampa-Kokesch
Religion and Spirituality	409	(26)
Mary Gage Davidson
Health Behavior Relevant to Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients	435	(22)
Michael R. Kauth
Marcia J. Hartwig
Seth C. Kalichman
Author Index	457	(16)
Subject Index	473	(10)
About the Editors	483