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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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Coming Out and Managing Homophobia and Heterosexism addresses: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econflicts in self-perceptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eobstacles to the growth of a healthy GLB identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edealing with the trauma and anxiety that result from discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing semi-hypnotic visualization to treat internalized homophobia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelping bisexuals decide whether to come out or to \"pass\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoping with internalized homophobic messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edealing with heterosexism in the workplace or at school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Relationship Issues will help you and your clients understand and work on issues involving: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoosing the right partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintimacy and gender roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinancial stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassimilation, queer pride, and everything in between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow ethnicity and coupling impact sexual identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enegotiating a healthy open relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, and pleasuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esexual role values for bisexual and lesbian women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Gender, Ethnic, and Sexual Identity Issues addresses \"who am I\" issues: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esexual orientation and gender identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe intersection of sexual and ethnic identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoppression on multiple fronts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egender exploration for lesbians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Specific Issues tackles concepts including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhancing resilience through spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereconciling with religion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espiritual wellness and the spiritual autobiography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody image disturbances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunwanted sexual behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a safety plan in case of same-sex domestic violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealienation and finding a caring community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emedication adherence for HIV+ clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe difficulties faced by coupled lesbians with children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efamily care planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaddiction and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealing from the wounds of homophobia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelationships with ex-partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanaging workplace stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're new to treating lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients you'll find rich material, based in current literature, to guide your work. 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Explore the issues facing your gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients - and how to deal with them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Therapist's Notebook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Coming Out and Managing Homophobia and Heterosexism addresses: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econflicts in self-perceptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eobstacles to the growth of a healthy GLB identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edealing with the trauma and anxiety that result from discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing semi-hypnotic visualization to treat internalized homophobia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelping bisexuals decide whether to come out or to \"pass\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoping with internalized homophobic messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edealing with heterosexism in the workplace or at school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Relationship Issues will help you and your clients understand and work on issues involving: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoosing the right partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintimacy and gender roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinancial stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassimilation, queer pride, and everything in between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow ethnicity and coupling impact sexual identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enegotiating a healthy open relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, and pleasuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esexual role values for bisexual and lesbian women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Gender, Ethnic, and Sexual Identity Issues addresses \"who am I\" issues: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esexual orientation and gender identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe intersection of sexual and ethnic identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoppression on multiple fronts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egender exploration for lesbians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV\u003c\/b\u003e: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Specific Issues tackles concepts including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhancing resilience through spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereconciling with religion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espiritual wellness and the spiritual autobiography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody image disturbances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunwanted sexual behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a safety plan in case of same-sex domestic violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealienation and finding a caring community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emedication adherence for HIV+ clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe difficulties faced by coupled lesbians with children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efamily care planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaddiction and recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealing from the wounds of homophobia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelationships with ex-partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanaging workplace stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Therapist's Notebook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients\u003c\/i\u003e will expand and invigorate your skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaperback; 340 Pages\u003cbr\u003e By Joy S. Whitman, Ph.D \u0026amp; Cyndy J. Boyd, Ph.D\u003c\/i\u003e"}