Gay and Lesbian Mental Health: A Sourcebook for Practitioners

Contents Preface * Narcissism and Egocentricity in Gay Men * What About My Needs?: Working with Lesbian Partners of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors * Categorization of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Suicide Attempters * Living in an Era of Multiple Loss and Trauma: Understanding Global Loss in the Gay Community * Balancing Autonomy and Intimacy in Lesbian and Gay Relationships * Gays and Lesbians Choosing To Be Parents * Clinical Issues in Identity Development in Gay Latino Men * Working with Parents of Gay and Lesbian Children * Integrating a Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Person's Religious and Spiritual Needs and Choices into Psychotherapy * Aging and Mental Health: Issues in the Gay and Lesbian Community * Lesbian Grief and Loss Issues in the Coming-Out Process * The Perils of Sexual Objectification: Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Socioculturally Acquired Vulnerability to Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Disorders * Index * Reference Notes Included