Handbook of affirmative psychotherapy with lesbians and gay men [[electronic resource] /] / Kathleen Y. Ritter, Anthony I. Terndrup ; foreword by Sari H. Dworkin

• Autore: Ritter Kathleen (Kathleen Yost)
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Guilford Press, c2002
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (511 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.89/14/08664
• Soggetto topico: Gays - Mental health; Lesbians - Mental health; Psychotherapy; Gays - Mental health services
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: TerndrupAnthony I
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-475) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Machine generated contents note: PART I. SOCIAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND POLITICAL FOUNDATIONS --CHAPTER 1 Heterosexism: A Fundamental Reality -- Heterosexist Assumptions and Their Negative Impact 13 -- Popular Opinion 14 -- Media 15 -- Stereotypes 16 -- Correlates of Heterosexism 17 -- Effects of Heterosexism on Mental Health 22 -- Conclusion 24 -- CHAPTER 2 Concepts of Sexual Orientation -- Historical Perspectives 25 -- The Classification of Homosexuality 27 -- Contemporary Models of Sexual Orientation 32 -- Bisexuality 37 -- Social Constructionism 44 -- Conclusion 46 -- CHAPTER 3 Sexual Orientations: Origins and Influences -- Development and Minority Sexual Orientations 48 -- Conclusion 66 -- CHAPTER 4 Sexual Orientation and the Law -- Constitutional Rights 69 -- Legal Concerns of Sexual Minority Clients 70 -- Legal Protection for Sexual Minority Clients 84 -- Conclusion 85 --PART II. IDENTITY FORMATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT --CHAPTER 5 Theories of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Identity Formation -- Lesbian and Gay Identity Development Models 90 -- Bisexual Identity Formation 108 -- Conclusion 112 -- CHAPTER 6 Issues for Sexual Minority Adolescents -- Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescent Issues 115 -- Psychotherapeutic Considerations 126 -- Conclusion 128 -- CHAPTER 7 Midlife and Later-Life Issues for Sexual Minority Adults -- Midlife 131 -- Later Life 135 -- Conclusion 145 --PART III. AFFIRMATIVE PRACTICE --CHAPTER 8 Psychodiagnostic Considerations -- Heterosexist Bias in Diagnosis 150 -- Stigma, Stress, or Psychopathology? 151 -- Gender Identity Disorder 162 -- Conclusion 167 -- CHAPTER 9 Psychotherapeutic Applications for Identity Formation -- Phase-Specific Psychotherapeutic Interventions 169 -- Factors Affecting Movement along the Trajectory 181 -- Conclusion 188 -- CHAPTER 10 Sexual Minorities within Other Minority Populations -- Identity Formation 190 -- Cultural Factors 194 -- Specific Populations 202 -- Psychotherapeutic Considerations 216 -- Conclusion 220 -- CHAPTER 11 Career Choice and Development -- with Sexual Minority Clients -- Theoretical Adaptations to Sexual Minority Clients 221 -- Lesbians and Work 228 -- Career Counseling with Sexual Minority Clients 230 -- Conclusion 237 -- CHAPTER 12 Health and Medical Concerns -- Barriers to Seeking Healthcare 239 -- Chemical Dependency 241 -- Lesbian Health Concerns 250 -- Gay Men's Health Concerns 256 -- Conclusion 271 -- CHAPTER 13 Religious Concerns and Spiritual Development -- Religion and Sexual Minorities 272 -- Sexual Minorities and the Viability of Religion 274 -- Religion-Based Conversion 277 -- Revitalizing Religion for Sexual Minorities 283 -- Reformulating Spirituality for Sexual Minorities 285 -- Conclusion 291 --PART IV. WORKING WITH COUPLES AND FAMILIES --CHAPTER 14 Families of Origin and Coming-Out Issues -- Families of Origin 295 -- Parents 298 -- Conclusion 311 -- CHAPTER 15 Understanding Same-Sex Couples -- Heterosexism 312 -- Gender Role Socialization 320 -- Relationship Stages 332 -- Conclusion 343 -- CHAPTER 16 Sex Therapy with Gay and Lesbian Couples -- Heterosexist Bias 344 -- Assessment 349 -- Sexual Dysfunctions 351 -- Conclusion 365 -- CHAPTER 17 Families with a Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Parent -- Formation of Families 368 -- Sexual Minority Parents 372 -- Children 376 -- Conclusion 387.
• Sommario/riassunto: Offering expert guidance on working with sexual minority clients, this comprehensive volume combines developmental and sociocultural knowledge with clinical savvy. Provided is a solid understanding of lesbian and gay identity formation and the effects of social prejudice and discrimination. Attention is given to avoiding psychodiagnostic errors, especially with clients in the process of coming out. Treatment concerns addressed include family-of-origin issues, couple problems, HIV and other health issues, challenges facing same-sex parents, and much more. Winner--APA Division
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of affirmative psychotherapy with lesbians and gay men
• ISBN: 1-281-22857-5; 9786611228576; 1-59385-918-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910451965003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II