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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781539103321

Autore

Riggle Ellen D. B

Titolo

A positive view of LGBTQ [[electronic resource] ] : embracing identity and cultivating well-being / / Ellen D.B. Riggle and Sharon S. Rostosky

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Rowman & Littlefield, 2012

ISBN

9786613362285

1-4422-1283-7

1-283-36228-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (207 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RostoskySharon Scales

Disciplina

155.3/3

Soggetti

Sexual minorities

Gender identity

Positive psychology

LGBTQ people

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

An introduction -- Authenticity -- Self awareness, personal insight and growth -- Freedom to create new rules -- Stronger emotional connections with others -- Freedom to explore relationships and sexuality -- Compassion and empathy -- Mentors, role models, and activists -- Belonging to an LGBTQ community -- A positive view.

Sommario/riassunto

A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of LGBTQ identities. The authors discuss eight life-enriching themes including living authentically; increasing self-awareness and compassion; creating flexible gender rules and supportive relationships; being positive role models; working for social justice; and belonging in LGBTQ communities. Suggested activities help readers cultivate their own positive identities and help others understand how they can support those they love who may identify as LG