Handbook of LGBTQ-Affirmative Couple and Family Therapy

The second edition of this handbook is a comprehensive guide for therapists to address intersectional oppressions, reduce minority stress, and implement effective LGBTQ affirmative therapy. It includes new and updated chapters on cutting-edge intersectional themes, such as race, ethnicity, polyamory, and monosexual normativity, and offers best practices in affirmative therapy. The handbook is essential for couple and family therapists, clinicians working with LGBTQ clients, and those interested in implementing affirmative therapy in their practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This second edition of the groundbreaking handbook is a must-read for therapists who are committed to addressing intersectional oppressions, reducing the burden of minority stress, and implementing effective LGBTQ affirmative therapy. It serves as a unique and essential contribution to LGBTQ literature, featuring both new and updated chapters that delve into cutting-edge intersectional themes such as race, ethnicity, polyamory, and monosexual normativity. A host of esteemed expert contributors provide comprehensive guidance on the best practices in affirmative therapy, empowering therapists to guide LGBTQ clients in dismantling the heteronormative power imbalances that perpetuate harmful relationships and families within the LGBTQ community. Moreover, there is a heightened emphasis on clinical application, with fresh vignettes included throughout to showcase effective treatment strategies. Whether you are a couple and family therapist, clinician working with LGBTQ clients, or interested in incorporating affirmative therapy into your practice, this updated handbook is an indispensable resource.

Weight: 938g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367223878
Edition number: 2 New edition