Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Books

Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers By:Dana G. Finnegan,Emily B. McNally Published on 2002 by Psychology Press Better understand and successfully treat LGBT substance abusers! This completely revised edition of the groundbreaking 1987 volume is about what it means to have dual identities: to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and to be a substance abuser in a hostile world. Written with a minimum of jargon so as to be understandable to beginners, this vital book contains information that will be extremely valuable to experts as well. Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers: Dual Identities is the only book that deals specifically with the interface between being LGBT and substance abuse. It examines ways to help this population, including special treatment issues, stages of identity transformation, counseling approaches, and resources. This book gives practical suggestions for helping clients, including what questions...

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Psychology By:Victoria Clarke,Sonja J. Ellis,Elizabeth Peel,Damien W. Riggs Published on 2010-04-01 by Cambridge University Press This exciting and engaging textbook introduces students to the psychology of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer lives and experiences. It covers a broad range of topics including diversity, prejudice, health, relationships, parenting and lifespan experiences from youth to old age. The book includes 'key researcher' boxes, which outline the contributions of significant individuals and their motivations for conducting their research in their own words. Key issues and debates are discussed throughout the book, and questions for discussion and classroom exercises help students reflect critically and apply their learning. There are extensive links to further resources and information, as well as 'gaps and absences' sections, indicating major limitations of research in a particular area. This is the esse...

Soul without Shame By:Byron Brown Published on 1998-12-01 by Shambhala Publications Whether we call it the inner critic, superego, or just plain nag, most of us have a |judge within| who's constantly on our case. A comprehensive guide to understanding how the inner critic works, this book offers practical, positive suggestions for breaking free of it. Using straightforward language and examples from everyday life, Byron Brown shows: Where the inner judge came from How it operates Why it trips us up Why we believe we need it How to develop awareness of it How to disengage from it The |soul qualities| we can develop to weaken its influence Each chapter begins with an episode of the |Frank and Sue story,| dramatically illustrating how the inner critic works; each chapter ends with a simple exercise designed to help the reader move along the path of self-discovery. This Book was ranked at 40 by Google Books for keyword Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Books. Book ID of Soul without...

The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies By:Abbie E. Goldberg Published on 2016-05-10 by SAGE Publications This far-reaching and contemporary new Encyclopedia examines and explores the lives and experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals, focusing on the contexts and forces that shape their lives. The work focuses on LGBTQ issues and identity primarily through the lenses of psychology, human development and sociology, emphasizing queer, feminist and ecological perspectives on the topic, and addresses questions such as: · What are the key theories used to understand variations in sexual orientation and gender identity? · How do Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) affect LGBTQ youth? · How do LGBTQ people experience the transition to parenthood? · How does sexual orientation intersect with other key social locations, such as race, to shape experience and identity? · What are the effects of marriage equality on sexual minority individuals and couples? Top rese...

Understanding Asexuality By:Anthony F. Bogaert Published on 2015-02-27 by Rowman & Littlefield In a world where people often feel compelled to advertise their sexual inclinations and preferences, many people identify as asexual, lacking sexual attraction to either men or women. This book introduces the idea of asexuality as a fourth category of sexual orientation and reveals the historical, biological, and social aspects of asexuality. This Book was ranked at 30 by Google Books for keyword Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Books. Book ID of Understanding Asexuality's Books is 3P2pVq9XlGsC, Book which was written byAnthony F. Bogaerthave ETAG "5YmyZKfyixc" Book which was published by Rowman & Littlefield since 2015-02-27 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9781442201002 and ISBN 10 Code is 1442201002 Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is true Book which have "192 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryPsychology This Book wa...

Casebook for Counseling By:Sari H. Dworkin,Mark Pope Published on 2014-12-23 by John Wiley & Sons This captivating book contains 31 case studies that focus on what is said and done in actual counseling sessions with LGBTQQI clients, including diagnosis; interventions, treatment goals, and outcomes; transference and countertransference issues; other multicultural considerations; and recommendations for further counseling or training. Experts in the field address topics across the areas of individual development, relationship concerns, contextual matters, and wellness. The cases presented include coming out; counseling intersex, bisexual, and transsexual clients; couples, marriage, and family counseling; parenting issues; aging; working with rural clients and African American, Native American, Latino/a, Asian, and multiracial individuals; sexual minority youth; HIV; sexual and drug addictions; binational couples; work and career; domestic violence; spirituality and religion; sexual i...

Counseling Transgender and Non-Binary Youth By:Irwin Krieger Published on 2017-07-21 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers There are growing numbers of youth who identify as transgender, and as a result, clinicians and counselors are in need of an informed resource that covers the basics of gender identity and expression. This book responds to that need by setting out clear advice and support on working with transgender and non-binary youth with regard to their identity, mental health, personal and family life and their medical and social transition as well as offering additional resources and reading lists. Along with the basic information needed to understand transgender clients, Irwin Krieger applies this general knowledge to work with transgender teens at what can be the most critical and problematic stage in a trans person's life. Specifically, issues of gender identity awareness and expression for youth along with the mental and physical challenges that puberty presents are discusse...

A Positive View of LGBTQ By:Ellen D.B. Riggle,Sharon S. Rostosky Published on 2011-12-16 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of LGBTQ identities. This book highlights positive aspects of LGBTQ identities, showing how LGBTQ people develop internal and external resources for thriving and flourishing. This Book was ranked at 15 by Google Books for keyword Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Books. Book ID of A Positive View of LGBTQ's Books is zvTDy1HSaJoC, Book which was written byEllen D.B. Riggle,Sharon S. Rostoskyhave ETAG "yW+izoDnKiQ" Book which was published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers since 2011-12-16 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9781442212831 and ISBN 10 Code is 1442212837 Reading Mode in Text Status is true and Reading Mode in Image Status is true Book which have "176 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryPsychology This Book was rated by Raters and have a...