For practising therapists as well as students this book gives practical andusable information on how to provide affirmative therapy to lesbians and gaymen. Rese... » 

For practising therapists as well as students this book gives practical andusable information on how to provide affirmative therapy to lesbians and gaymen. Research examples and numerous case studies illustrate the authorspoints. The book offers a broad base of research practice and advocacy information about thespecial counselling needs of gays and lesbians. makes use of research examples and numerous case studies to illustraterelevant points. discusses not only the important aspects of providing affirmativepsychotherapy to lesbian and gay clients but also the treatment of samesexcouples and families ethnic minority issues HIVAIDS and legal and ethicalissues. inludes an appendix with a variety of resources for lesbian and gay maleclients. «