Social work practice with the LGBTQ community : the intersection of history, health, mental health, and policy factors / edited by Michael P. Dentato.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dentato, Michael P., editor.

ProQuest ebook central.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social service.

Sexual minorities--Services for.

Sexual minorities.

LGBTQ+ people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxvi, 570 pages.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, [2018]

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community weaves together sociopolitical, historical, and policy contexts to assist readers in understanding the basis for effective and affirming health and mental health practice with diverse members of the LGBTQ community. Written by social work academics and their allies-whose combined knowledge encompasses decades of direct experience in human behavior, practice, policy, and research-this book effectively balances key practical applications with the latest supporting evidence. The expansive practice text examines the progress of the LGBTQ movement and considers ongoing health, mental health, policy, and advocacy challenges. Specific highlights of the chapters include: narrative that blends conceptual, theoretical, and empirical content; examination of current trends in the field related to practice considerations and intersectionality; and snapshots of concerns related to international progress and ongoing challenges related to equality and policy. Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community is an invaluable resource for graduate students in social work programs and related disciplines, academics, and health/mental health practitioners. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction to the Text (Michael P. Dentato)

Contributor Biographies (Michael P. Dentato)

Part I Overview: Building Knowledge for Practice

1. A History of Community: Marching Towards LGBTQ Equality (Jean E. Balestrery)

2. Understanding Differences and Definitions: From Oppression to Sexual Health and Practice (Elizabeth B. Russell and Pamela A. Viggiani)

3. Advancing Social and Economic Justice (Kirsten Havig, Anthony P. Natale, David A. McLeod, and Megan Gandy-Guedes)

Part II Considerations across the Lifespan

4. Identity Development (Tyler M. Argüello)

5. The Coming Out Process (Mark Smith, Michael P. Dentato, and Tyler M. Argüello)

6. Trauma Impacts upon LGBTQ People: Implications for Lifespan Development (Megan Gandy-Guedes, Kirsten Havig, Anthony P. Natale, and David A. McLeod)

7. Strengths-Affirming Practice with LGBTQ Youth (Brian L. Kelly and G. Allen Ratliff)

8. Dating, Relationships, and Family Issues (Michael P. Dentato, Tyler M. Argüello, and Mark Smith)

9. Employment, Stress, and the Strengths Perspective (Trevor G. Gates)

10. Aging within the LGBT Community: An Exploration of Life's Challenges (Marcia Spira, John Orwat, and Shaina Knepler-Foss)

Part III Affirming LGBTQ Practice Approaches

11. Affirming and Strengths Based Models of Practice (Trevor G. Gates and Brian L. Kelly)

12. Incorporating Minority Stress Theory into Clinical Practice with Sexual Minority Populations (Edward J. Alessi and Eric Hartman)

13. Practice with the Lesbian Community: A Roadmap to Effective Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Interventions (Gayle Mallinger)

14. Practice with the Gay Male Community (Michael P. Dentato, Tyler Argüello, and Courtney Wilson)

15. Practice with the Bisexual Community (Kristen S. Scherrer and Lacey D. Clark)

16. Practice with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients (Ashley Austin)

17. Practice with the Queer Community (M. Alex Wagaman)

18. Building Strengths Based and Empowering Continuums of Care for LGBTQ Youth (Shelley L. Craig and Lauren B. McInroy)

19. The Intersection of Policy and Practice: Advancing Civil Rights Equality and Equity (Anthony P. Natale, Kirsten Havig, Megan Gandy-Guedes, and David A. McLeod)

Part IV Health and Mental Health Factors

20. An Examination of Health and Mental Health Factors Impacting the LGBTQ Community (Sarah R. Young and Marcie Fisher-Borne)

21. LGBTQ People of Color with Mental Health Conditions: Considering Intersectionalities (Lynn Holley and De'Shay Thomas)

22. Substance Use and Addiction (Natasha S. Mendoza)

23. Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence: Trends, Frameworks, and Treatments (David A. McLeod, Kirsten Havig, Megan Gandy-Guedes, and Anthony Natale)

24. Health Disparities, HIV/AIDS, and Framing a Public Health Agenda (Ian W. Holloway and Sid P. Jordan)

Part V Appendices

Appendix A. Signs, Symbols, and Subcultures

Appendix B. Notable LGBTQ Individuals

Appendix C. Important Modern LGBTQ Historical Events

Appendix D. National and International Resources and Websites.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Online version: Social work practice with the LGBTQ community

ISBN:

9780190612801

0190612800

Publisher Number:

99988271912

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Restricted for use by site license.