A guide for counselors and therapists working with people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual. It provides an overview of lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology, and examines some of the differences between lesbians, gays and bisexuals, and heterosexuals. It proposes a model of gay affirmative therapy.

"Pink Therapy" is the first British guide for counselors and therapists working with people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual. It provides a much needed overview of lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology, and examines some of the differences between lesbians, gays and bisexuals, and heterosexuals. "Pink Therapy" proposes a model of gay affirmative therapy, which challenges the prevailing pathologizing models.

Introduction An historical overview of homosexuality and therapy Towards a model of gay affirmative therapy Homophobia and heterosexism Working with people coming out Working with single lesbians and gay men Working with lesbian and gays in relationships Parenting and family issues Working with young people Working with older lesbian clients Working with older gay male clients Alcohol and substance use Partner abuse Religious and spirituality conflicts Resources
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