{"product_id":"therapists-notebook-for-lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-clients","title":"Therapist's Notebook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost therapy is set up in a heterosexist context. Explore the issues facing your gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients--and how to deal with them!The Therapist's Notebook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients offers therapists treating lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients innovative, practical interventions plus homework and hands-on activities tailored to these populations. Use the notebook to explore the issues surrounding coming out, homophobia in the workplace, spirituality, identity formation, and issues that require a non-heterosexist approach, such as domestic violence and relationship concerns. Grounded in current theory, each chapter explains the rationale for the activity it proposes, includes contraindications, and provides a list of helpful resources for therapists and clients.Here are just a few of the issues this extraordinary book explores in its four thoughtfully planned sections:Section I: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Coming Out and Managing Homophobia and Heterosexism addresses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e conflicts in self-perceptions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e obstacles to the growth of a healthy GLB identity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e dealing with the trauma and anxiety that result from discrimination \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e using semi-hypnotic visualization to treat internalized homophobia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e helping bisexuals decide whether to come out or to “pass” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e coping with internalized homophobic messages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e dealing with heterosexism in the workplace or at school Section II: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Relationship Issues will help you and your clients understand and work on issues involving: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e choosing the right partner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e intimacy and gender roles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e financial stability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e assimilation, queer pride, and everything in between \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e how ethnicity and coupling impact sexual identity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e negotiating a healthy open relationship \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, and pleasuring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e sexual role values for bisexual and lesbian womenSection III: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Gender, Ethnic, and Sexual Identity Issues addresses “who am I” issues: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e sexual orientation and gender identity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the intersection of sexual and ethnic identity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e oppression on multiple fronts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e gender exploration for lesbiansSection IV: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Specific Issues tackles concepts including: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e enhancing resilience through spirituality \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e reconciling with religion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e spiritual wellness and the spiritual autobiography \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e body image disturbances \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e unwanted sexual behavior \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e creating a safety plan in case of same-sex domestic violence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e alienation and finding a caring community \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e medication adherence for HIV+ clients \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the difficulties faced by coupled lesbians with children \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e family care planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e addiction and recovery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e healing from the wounds of homophobia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e relationships with ex-partners \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e managing workplace stressIf you're new to treating lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients you’ll find rich material, based in current literature, to guide your work. If you've already worked extensively with LGBT clients, the activities and fresh, innovative strategies in The Therapist's Notebook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients will expand and invigorate your skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242040086872,"sku":"9780789012524","price":67.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780789012524.jpg?v=1777639518","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/therapists-notebook-for-lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-clients","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}