Full Description
Addressing a need for LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling in training, this meticulously crafted book is designed for graduate counselling students, new practitioners, and cross-disciplinary professionals. Authored by top researchers and clinicians, this collection synthesizes best practices in training and intervention, presenting a blueprint to seamlessly integrate affirmative counselling into academic curricula. Individual chapters cover topics including history, culture, assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, international perspectives, technology, and training. Enriched with resources, real-life case examples, and thoughtful reflection questions, the book moves beyond theory to provide actionable insights for effective LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling in diverse organizational settings. Tailored for graduate programs, this book equips future practitioners to adeptly navigate the complexities of affirmative counselling.
Contents
Part I. Foundations of LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling: 1. LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling: an overview Jeffry Moe and Amber Pope; 2. Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ populations Teysha Bowser, Amney Harper, David Ford, and Tonya Hammer; 3. Minority stress and LGBTQ+ mental health Michael D. Brubaker, Jordan McCoy, and Parish Richard; 4. Advocacy, society, and policy development for LGBTQ+ affirmation Amney Harper and Teysha Bowser; Part II. LGBTQ+ Lifespan Development and Family Dynamics: 5. Lifespan development for transgender and gender diverse people Clark D. Ausloos, Dae'Quawn Landrum, Brook Fulton-Delong, and Sheldon Aaron; 6. Sexual/affectional orientation lifespan development Jane E. Rheineck, Marion E. Toscano, Kari A. Erickson, and Amanda E. Long; 7. Historical perspectives on gender identity development Rebekah Byrd and Sonya Lorelle; 8. Historical perspectives on sexual-affectional identity development Monica Band, Amber Pope, and Jeffry Moe; 9. Family and relationship dynamics and LGBTQ+ mental health David Ford, Marcus Smith, Karli Bigler, Harley Locklear, DeManuel Edmondson, Amber Pope, Narketta Sparkman-Key, and Jeffry Moe; Part III. Assessment and Treatment in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling: 10. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for LGBTQ+ individuals Chaniece Winfield, Shelby Dillingham, Yusuf Barburoglu, Peighton Corley, Cory Gerwe, and Jeffry Moe; 11. Evidence-based practice for LGBTQ+ people Franco Dispenza, Illiana Navarra-Bueno, Alec Prince, and Zachary Bradley; 12. Crisis and trauma-informed care with LGBTQ+ populations Bailey M. Counterman, Jyotsana Sharma, and Tonya R. Hammer; 13. Substance use disorder treatment and recovery with LGBTQ+ populations Mike Chaney, Michael Brubaker, and Dilani Perera; Part IV. New Directions in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling: 14. Technology, social media, and LGBTQ+ mental health Bianca Augustine, T'Airra Belcher, Anthony Vajda, and Jeffry Moe; 15. International perspectives on gender, sexual, and affectional diversity Narketta Sparkman-Key and Bianca Augustine; 16. Training and supervision for LGBTQ+ affirmative practice Amber Pope, Tai Lexume, and Jeffry Moe; Index.
