Affirmative psychotherapy and counseling for lesbians and gay men / Jeffrey N. Chernin, Melissa R. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chernin, Jeffrey N.

Contributor:

Johnson, Melissa R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Counseling.

Psychotherapy.

Lesbians--Counseling of.

Lesbians.

Gay people--Counseling of.

Gay people.

Bisexual people--Counseling of.

Bisexual people.

Bisexuals--Counseling of.

Gays--Counseling of.

Physical Description:

xvi, 233 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, [2003]

Summary:

"Affirmative Psychotherapy and Counseling for Lesbians and Gay Men" offers a broad base of research, practice, and advocacy information about the special counseling needs of gays and lesbians. Authors Jeffrey N. Chernin and Melissa R. Johnson discuss universal themes as they apply to lesbian and gay clients, as well as issues unique to lesbians and gay men, including the treatment of same-sex couples and families, ethnic minority issues, and living with HIV/AIDS. They present sensible information on how to provide a safe therapeutic environment and how to interpret and apply psychological assessments.

Contents:

Part I Lesbian and Gay Life: Definitions, Coming Out, and Identity Development 1

1. Terminology and Identity Development 3

Identity Development 12

2. Youth, Elderly, Ethnic Minority, and Lesbian/Gay Subcultures 22

Lesbian and Gay Youth 23

Elderly Lesbians and Gay Men 31

Ethnic Minorities 35

Lesbian/Gay Culture 51

Part II Affirmative Psychotherapy and Counseling in Individual, Couple, and Group Modalities 61

3. Creating the Foundation for Affirmative Psychotherapy: Environment, Language, Assessment Instruments, and Training and Education 63

Physical Environment 63

Language 65

Psychological Assessments 67

Education and Training Considerations 73

4. Affirmative Individual Psychotherapy: Themes and Issues 77

Social Relationships 79

Occupation 83

Spirituality 86

Relationship to Self 89

HIV/AIDS 101

5. Treatment Issues for Couples and Families 115

Debunking Some Cultural Notions About Same-Gender Couples 116

Relationship Stages 117

Assessment and Treatment for Same-Gender Couples 122

Lesbian and Gay Parenting 130

Other Same-Gender Couple and Family Issues 137

HIV/AIDS, Dating, and Relationships 144

6. Group Psychotherapy and Support Groups for Lesbians and Gay Men 150

Group Psychotherapy 151

Support Groups 160

7. Ethical and Legal Considerations for Affirmative Psychotherapy 172

Ethical Considerations With Respect to Treating Lesbians and Gay Men 173

Sexual Orientation of the Therapist 175

Countertransference 177

Boundaries 178

The "Small Town" Phenomenon 183

Countertransference With Respect to HIV/AIDS 185

Duty to Warn and HIV/AIDS 187

Research 190

Reparative Therapy 191

Self-Awareness 193

Appendix Resources for Lesbian and Gay Male Clients 197.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-226) and index.

ISBN:

0761917683

0761917691

OCLC:

50477319