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Gay Affirmative Therapy for the Straight Clinician: The Essential Guide

It has been over three decades since the American Psychiatric

Association removed homosexuality as a category of

deviant behavior from the DSM. Same-sex marriage is recognized

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in certain states, gay-straight alliances are springing

up in high schools across the country, and major religious

denominations are embracing gay clergy. Yet despite the

sea change of attitudes toward homosexuality, many well-meaning

straight therapists are still at a loss as to how to

effectively counsel their gay and lesbian clients. This book

will offer straight therapists the tools they need to counsel

gay and lesbian clients effectively.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 304 pages

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