Affirmative Counseling with LGBTQI+ People

This current and comprehensive handbook will guide educators, students, and clinicians in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with LGBTQI+ populations. Twenty-five chapters written by experts in the field provide direction for working with clients in an authentic, ethical, and affirmative manner that is tailored to their individual strengths, needs, and identity. The book is divided into four sections, which explore the science behind gender and affectional orientation; developmental issues across the life span and treatment issues; the specialized needs of nine distinct populations; and the intersectionality of ethnicity and overlapping identities, the role of religion, and counselor advocacy. To further a deeper understanding of the content, each chapter contains an "Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check," a case narrative relating to the material covered, questions for discussion, and a list of online resources. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of terms, both preferred and problematic, which counselors working with these communities should understand and use appropriately. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org Content: Affirmative Counseling with LGBTQI+ People Contents Preface About the Editors About the Contributors Acknowledgments Section I: Foundations Chapter 1: Developing Competence in Working With LGBTQI+ Communities: Awareness, Knowledge, Skills, and Action Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check Multicultural Competence Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Knowledge Skills Action Conclusion Questions for Further Discussion Resources References Chapter 2: The Science of Gender and Affectional Orientation Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check What Is Gender and Affectional Orientation?What Is the Biological Basis for Sexual Attraction? What Is the Evidence for a Biological Cause for Gender and Affectional Orientation? Conclusion Questions for Further Discussion Resources References Section II: Counseling Considerations and Counseling Strategies Chapter 3: Growing Up LGBTQI+: The Importance of Developmental Conceptualizations Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check Typical Development Physical Cognitive Personal Social-Emotional Moral Cultural The Application of Developmental Theories to LGBTQI+ Youth The Elementary School ContextThe Middle School Context The High School Context Coming Out Conclusion Questions for Further Discussion Resources References Chapter 4: LGBTQI+ Youth Development Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check Risks for LGBTQI+ Youth Resilience and Well-Being School and Community Support Family Support Conclusion Questions for Further Discussion Resources References Chapter 5: LGBTQI+ Persons in Adulthood Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check Early Adulthood Identity and Intimacy College and Occupation Career Consideration and Workplace RightsMilitary Experiences Middle Adulthood Relationships Marriage Family Planning and Raising Children Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Late Adulthood Conclusion Questions for Further Discussion Resources References Chapter 6: Identity Development, Coming Out, and Family Adjustment Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check Identity Formation LGBTQI+ Identity Formation Models The Influence of Other Demographic Factors The Benefits and Challenges of Coming Out Working With Families of Individuals Who Come Out Conclusion Questions for Further DiscussionResources References Chapter 7: Physical and Mental Health Challenges Found in the LGBTQI+ Population Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check Causes of Physical and Mental Health Impairments General Physical Health Challenges Emotional and Mental Health Challenges Depression and Suicide Anxiety Disorders Substance Abuse Barriers to Health Care Protective Factors Conclusion Questions for Further Discussion Resources References Chapter 8: Disaffirming Therapy: The Ascent and Descent of Sexual Orientation Change Efforts This current and comprehensive handbook will guide educators, students, and clinicians in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with LGBTQI+ populations. Twenty-five chapters written by experts in the field provide direction for working with clients in an authentic, ethical, and affirmative manner that is tailored to their individual strengths, needs, and identity. The book is divided into four sections, which explore the science behind gender and affectional orientation; developmental issues across the life span and treatment issues; the specialized needs of nine distinct populations; and the intersectionality of ethnicity and overlapping identities, the role of religion, and counselor advocacy. To further a deeper understanding of the content, each chapter contains an "Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check," a case narrative relating to the material covered, questions for discussion, and a list of online resources. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of terms, both preferred and problematic, which counselors working with these communities should understand and use appropriately. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org This current and comprehensive handbook will guide educators, students, and clinicians in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with LGBTQI+ populations. Twenty-five chapters written by experts in the field provide direction for working with clients in an authentic, ethical, and affirmative manner that is tailored to their individual strengths, needs, and identity. The book is divided into four sections, which explore the science behind gender and affectional orientation; developmental issues across the life span and treatment issues; the specialized needs of nine distinct populations; and the intersectionality of ethnicity and overlapping identities, the role of religion, and counselor advocacy. To further a deeper understanding of the content, each chapter contains an'Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check,'a case narrative relating to the material covered, questions for discussion, and a list of online resources. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of terms, both preferred and problematic, which counselors working with these communities should understand and use appropriately. •Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. •To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website. •Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org

This current and comprehensive handbook will guide educators, students, and clinicians in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with LGBTQI+ populations. Twenty-five chapters written by experts in the field provide direction for working with clients in an authentic, ethical, and affirmative manner that is tailored to their individual strengths, needs, and identity.

The book is divided into four sections, which explore the science behind gender and affectional orientation; developmental issues across the life span and treatment issues; the specialized needs of nine distinct populations; and the intersectionality of ethnicity and overlapping identities, the role of religion, and counselor advocacy. To further a deeper understanding of the content, each chapter contains an “Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check,” a case narrative relating to the material covered, questions for discussion, and a list of online resources. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of terms, both preferred and problematic, which counselors working with these communities should understand and use appropriately.

This current and comprehensive handbook will guide educators, students, and clinicians in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with LGBTQI+ populations. Twenty-five chapters written by experts in the field provide direction for working with clients in an authentic, ethical, and affirmative manner that is tailored to their individual strengths, needs, and identity. The book is divided into four sections, which explore the science behind gender and affectional orientation; developmental issues across the life span and treatment issues; the specialized needs of nine distinct populations; and the intersectionality of ethnicity and overlapping identities, the role of religion, and counselor advocacy. To further a deeper understanding of the content, each chapter contains an "Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check," a case narrative relating to the material covered, questions for discussion, and a list of online resources. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of terms, both preferred and problematic, which counselors working with these communities should understand and use appropriately. -- Publisher's description "This current and comprehensive handbook will guide educators, students, and clinicians in developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively with LGBTQI+ populations. Twenty-five chapters written by experts in the field provide direction for working with clients in an authentic, ethical, and affirmative manner that is tailored to their individual strengths, needs, and identity. The book is divided into four sections, which explore the science behind gender and affectional orientation; developmental issues across the life span and treatment issues; the specialized needs of nine distinct populations; and the intersectionality of ethnicity and overlapping identities, the role of religion, and counselor advocacy. To further a deeper understanding of the content, each chapter contains an "Awareness of Attitudes and Beliefs Self-Check," a case narrative relating to the material covered, questions for discussion, and a list of online resources. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of terms, both preferred and problematic, which counselors working with these communities should understand and use appropriately."-- Résumé de l'éditeur