{"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 conflicts in self-perceptions  obstacles to the growth of a healthy GLB identity  dealing with the trauma and anxiety that result from discrimination  using semi-hypnotic visualization to treat internalized homophobia  helping bisexuals decide whether to come out or to “pass”  coping with internalized homophobic messages  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:  choosing the right partner  intimacy and gender roles  financial stability  assimilation, queer pride, and everything in between  how ethnicity and coupling impact sexual identity  negotiating a healthy open relationship  sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, and pleasuring  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:  sexual orientation and gender identity  the intersection of sexual and ethnic identity  oppression on multiple fronts  gender exploration for lesbiansSection IV: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Specific Issues tackles concepts including:  enhancing resilience through spirituality  reconciling with religion  spiritual wellness and the spiritual autobiography  body image disturbances  unwanted sexual behavior  creating a safety plan in case of same-sex domestic violence  alienation and finding a caring community  medication adherence for HIV+ clients  the difficulties faced by coupled lesbians with children  family care planning  addiction and recovery  healing from the wounds of homophobia  relationships with ex-partners  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\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521472688366,"sku":"9780789012524","price":89.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780789012524_f93596ee-9675-4894-aa9f-a9590f1c8c7b.jpg?v=1704786158","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/therapists-notebook-for-lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-clients","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}