Psychotherapy With Lesbian Clients: Theory Into Practice / Edition 1

by Kristine L. Falco

Overview

An explanation of who lesbians are, how psychotherapy with this population is unique, how therapists and patients are influenced by homophobia and what the therapist brings to the therapeutic relationship. It presents models of lesbian-affirmative psychotherapy and offers guidelines for therapists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138004849
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/22/2015
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kristine L. Falco, Psy.D.

Table of Contents

Preface, Acknowledgments, PART I. THE CONTEXT OF THERAPY, 1. Introduction, 2. Psychology and the Lesbian Experience, 3. The Therapist, PART II. THE CONTENT OF THERAPY, 4. Clinical Issues, 5. Lesbian Identity Formation, 6. Lesbian Relationships, 7. Special Issues, 8. Toward a Psychology of Lesbianism, Appendix A: Exercises, Appendix B: Annotated Bibliography, Appendix C: Resources, References, Name Index, Subject Index