Breaking Out II : the complete guide to building a positive LGBTI identity.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alderson, Kevin.

Contributor:

Tom Farinholt and Blair Edlow Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sexual minorities--Identity.

Sexual minorities.

Sexual minorities--Psychology.

Self-esteem.

Psychology.

Sexual identity.

LGBTQ+ people.

Physical Description:

482 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London, Ont. : Insomniac Press, [2012]

Summary:

Following on the heels of the first edition, Breaking Out II expands its coverage by including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (i.e., transsexual and cross-dressing persons), and intersex (LGBTI) individuals. While some societies have become more tolerant and accepting of sexual and gender diversity, LGBTI people continue to suffer psychological damage caused by growing up in largely heterosexist, homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic milieus.

How can LGBTI individuals learn to love themselves when many or most of the signals society sends out denigrate their very being? Dr. Kevin Alderson has developed a method of building a positive LGBTI identity based on extensive research and the best of what we know about self-help psychology. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Connecting with Self 37

Section I-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals

Internalized Homophobia and Biphobia - Putting the Enemy to Sleep 39

Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance, and Body Image - Learning to Like Yourself 55

Minimization and Denial - Breaking the "Secret" to Yourself 71

Compartmentalization and Fragmentation - Reclaiming Your Self 87

Stereotyping - Relinquishing the Lies That Haunt You 102

Conformity and Passivity - Releasing Your Personal Power 118

Spirituality and Religion - Understanding Unconditional Love 132

Section I-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Individuals

Internalized Transphobia - Killing the Demon Inside 149

Transgender and Intersex Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance, and Body Image - Accepting Reflections From a Warped Mirror 161

Peace of Mind - Learning to Become Mindful and Contented 175

Part II Connecting with LGBTI Culture 189

Section II-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals

LGB Belonging - Finding a Community 191

Developing Friendships - Connections That Count 205

Finding a Partner - The Art of Successful Dating 219

Having Great Sex - Explosions Do Not Need to be Violent! 235

Keeping a Partner - Creating Sustainable Relationships 249

Section II-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Individuals

Trans and Intersex Belonging - Finding a Supportive TTI Community 269

Trans and Intersex Partnering - From Dating to Maintaining Relationships 282

Part III Reconnecting with the Dominant Culture 297

Section III-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals

Disclosing to Non-Family - Breaking the Silence 299

Disclosing to Family - Breaking Out of the Family Closet 312

Section III-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Individuals

Learning Gender and Passing - The Art of Acting Male or Female 329

Special Disclosure Issues - I Am Who I Say I Am 342

Fetishistic Crossdressing Individuals - But It's More Than a Fetish 356

Part IV Special Concerns of Adolescents 369

Section IV-A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents

Internal Aspects of Being an LGB Adolescent 371

External Aspects of Being an LGB Adolescent 386

Section IV-B Transgender, Transsexual, and Intersex Adolescents

Internal Aspects of Being a TTI Adolescent 403

External Aspects of Being a TTI Adolescent 414.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Tom Farinholt and Blair Edlow Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

1554830621

9781554830626

OCLC:

784042047

Publisher Number:

99953621632