| Today, social work and human services professionals must be
prepared to deliver knowledgeable and unbiased services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender persons. For the first time, an unprecedented new resource sheds light on
effective practice with LGBT populations. Presented in a thorough and sensitive style, Affirmative
Practice delivers an extraordinary study of the history, knowledge, theory, and
techniques that provide a framework for affirmative and nonjudgmental practice. Affirmative
Practice chronicles the history of LGBT communities and provides an intimate
understanding of the LGBT lifestyle from individual, family, and community perspectives.
Drawing from extensive research and using clear, crisp writing, the authors examine the
cultural, social, political, and legal issues within each community and address special
groups along racial, ethnic, and age criteria. This unique and essential text assesses
various approaches to therapy and provides tenable practice assessments, goals, and
interventions for clinical and community settings. Destined to be a core social work text,
Affirmative Practice is a must-read for every practitioner, educator, and
student.
Special Features
- Probes the psychological and social development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender persons across the life cycle.
- Traces the shift from conversionist practice to affirmative practice.
- Evaluates therapy models and their usefulness for same-sex, bisexual, and transgender
clients.
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