Handbook of LGBTQ-Affirmative Couple and Family Therapy

by Rebecca G Harvey (Editor), Megan J. Murphy (Editor), Jerry J. Bigner (Editor)

This comprehensive second edition inspires therapists to utilize clinical work to pragmatically address intersectional oppressions, lessen the burden of minority stress, and implement effective LGBTQ affirmative therapy. A unique and important contribution to LGBTQ literature, this handbook includes both new and updated chapters reflecting cutting-edge intersectional themes like race, ethnicity, polyamory, and monosexual normativity. A host of expert contributors outline the best practices in affirmative therapy, inspiring therapists to guide LGBTQ clients into deconstructing the heteronormative power imbalances that undermine LGBTQ relationships and families. There is also an increased focus on clinical application, with fresh vignettes included throughout to highlight effective treatment strategies. Couple and family therapists and clinicians working with LGBTQ clients, and those interested in implementing affirmative therapy in their practice, will find this updated handbook essential.

Genres: Nonfiction

508 pages, Paperback

Published November 30, 2021

Reviews

[Nich Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every therapist or therapist in training needs to read this handbook.

[Shoshana Kerewsky]

Rewrite the Script: A Call for More Queer and Inclusive Couple Enrichment Programs [chapter], (Shoshana D. Kerewsky, Darien T. Combs, and Nathan Mather)