Queering Your Therapy Practice: Queer Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Imagining New Identities

This book provides a practical resource for therapists and students to incorporate queer theory into their therapeutic practice, offering narrative therapy techniques to address issues of gender, sex, sexuality, relationships, and identity. It includes case vignettes, reflection questions, and transcripts from therapy sessions to deepen understanding and application of queer theory.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 196 pages
\n Publication date: 21 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Queer theory is a powerful tool that can be used to inform, improve, and deepen therapeutic practice. This book provides a practical resource for both seasoned therapists and students, demonstrating how queer theory can be integrated into therapeutic work.

The book explores conversational practices from narrative therapy that can help therapists address issues of gender, sex, sexuality, relationships, and identity. Each chapter includes a case vignette, bringing to life the application of queer theory through the practice of narrative therapy and serving as a teaching tool for the specific concepts and practices highlighted.

The book includes questions for reflection and discussion to deconstruct and make meaning of the chapters' material, as well as 'Q-tips,' summarizing key points and practices. Transcripts from therapy or supervision sessions are also integrated into the chapters.

This book is a valuable resource for therapists who want to deepen their understanding of gender, sex, sexuality, and identity and who want to provide more inclusive and effective treatment to their clients. It will also be of interest to students of therapy and social work who are looking to learn more about queer theory and its application to therapeutic practice.

\n Weight: 298g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367820206\n \n