Working with Gay Men and Lesbians in Private Psychotherapy Practice is written for private practitioners solely by private practice clinicians who specialize in the treatment of gay men or lesbians. Focusing on numerous clinical issues that gays and lesbians often deal with, Working with Gay Men and Lesbians in Private Psychotherapy Practice also offers you proven guidance for maintaining and promoting your psychotherapy practice as a business.You will explore issues such as whether the therapist should disclose her/his sexual orientation, and how the therapist should address the degree to which internalized stigma about sexual orientation may impact the client's concerns about the process of therapy in general. This insightful volume also focuses on the special complexities introduced to psychotherapy by managed care. You'll find detailed, practical information about: a strategic plan for establishing, marketing, and developing a private practice in l/g/b psychology staying abreast of the latest research and trends in gay/lesbian mental health treatment planning with gay and lesbian clients lesbian/gay couples counseling multiple identity and gender issues particular to culture and ethnicity boundary issues Working with Gay Men and Lesbians in Private Psychotherapy Practice tackles how to therapeutically respond to the issues of gay men and lesbians. The practical strategies and specific suggestions can be directly incorporated into your work with gay and lesbian clients to ensure your success in confronting the specific issues and challenges they face.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN-13
9781560231257
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94386116
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Gender Issues, Clinical Psychology
Author
Christopher J Alexander
Publication Name
Working with Gay Men and Lesbians in Private Psychotherapy Practice
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Psychology
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
122 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
297mm
Item Width
210mm
Item Weight
204g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Christopher J Alexander
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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