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

• Autore: Riggle Ellen D. B
• Pubblicazione: Lanham, Md., : Rowman & Littlefield, 2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (207 p.)
• Disciplina: 155.3/3
• Soggetto topico: Sexual minorities; Gender identity; Positive psychology; LGBTQ people
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: RostoskySharon Scales
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: A positive view of LGBTQ
• ISBN: 9786613362285; 1-4422-1283-7; 1-283-36228-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910457809903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II