Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths and Adults: Knowledge for Human Services Practice »

Research-based, sensitively and accessibly written, this book provides the caring practitioner with a greater understanding of these often oppressed communities, and thereby a greater capacity to support individuals from them.

After an overview of the controversies regarding causation, the authors explore: heterosexism; development of gay//lesbian//bisexual communities; identity development and 'coming out'; the family; life course development from adolescence to older adulthood; and guidelines for practice.

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Presents a primer for human service professionals on developing a deeper understanding of lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons. Explores the oppressive responses of the heterosexual world as well as the psychological and social development of this population across the lifespan, and considers issues such as friendships, coupling, and parenting. Includes an intervention model to facilitate working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients, and an overview of controversies over causation. Useful for students and practitioners. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.