Asking the Right Questions, 2: Talking about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Mental Health, Counselling, and Addiction Settings

Asking the Right Questions, 2: Talking about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Mental Health, Counselling, and Addiction Settings
ISBN-10
088868469X
ISBN-13
9780888684691
Category
Social Science
Language
English
Published
2007-03
Publisher
Toronto: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Authors
Gloria Chaim, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Angela M. Barbara

Description

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and transsexual (LGBT) people have specific life factors that relate to substance use, factors that include the "coming out" process, societal oppression, loss of family support, and the predominance of bars in LGBT communities. To help therapists explore these concerns with clients, the manual includes interview items that can be used to facilitate discussion during assessment or early in treatment planning. These are: an assessment questionnaire to be used with a standard substance use (or other service) assessment; a guide to help therapists use the assessment instrument; and a glossary of concepts and terms.

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