Integrated Identity for Gay Men and Lesbians: Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Emotional Well-Being - Edited by Eli Coleman, PhD

 

Integrated Identity for Gay Men and Lesbians: Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Emotional Well-Being (Inglés) edited by Eli Coleman, PhD

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Immensely helpful for professionals, this book provides valuable insights into psychotherapy with gay people. Highly competent clinicians and researchers discuss typical psychological problems of gay men and lesbians and the most effective contemporary psychotherapeutic treatment methods. Each of the treatment methods--examined from a theoretical viewpoint--is designed to maximize potential, improve psychological and interpersonal functioning, and develop a positive self and sexual identity. Topics addressed include assessment of sexual orientation, internalized homophobia, coping with the threat of AIDS, counseling for family members, and sexual control.

Contents Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Assessment of Sexual Orientation

Developmental Issues and Their Resolution for Gay and Lesbian Adolescents

Therapeutic Issues and Intervention Strategies With Young Adult Lesbian Clients: A Developmental Approach

Internalized Homophobia and Lesbian Identity

Ericksonian Hypnosis and Strategic Interventions for Sexual Orientation Confusion

Therapy for Male Couples Experiencing Relationship Problems and/or Sexual Problems

Stage Discrepancy in Male Couples

Treatment of Identity and Intimacy Issues in Gay Males

Dependency Issues in Lesbian Relationships

Sex Therapy With Lesbian Couples: A Four Stage Approach

Causes and Treatment of Sexual Desire Discrepancies in Male Couples

A Sociological Approach to Counseling Homosexual Clients and Their Families

Group Psychotherapy for Bisexual Men and Their Wives

Clinical Implications of Lesbian Mother Studies

Helping Gay Fathers Come Out to Their Children

Psychotherapy With Gay/Lesbian Couples and Their Children in “Stepfamilies”: A Challenge for Marriage and Family Therapists

Resources for Families With a Gay/Lesbian Member(s)

Alcoholics Anonymous and Gay American Men

AIDS, Sexuality, and Sexual Control

The Worried Well: Maximizing Coping in the Face of AIDS

The Individual and Social Psychology of Aging: Clinical Implications for Lesbians and Gay Men