British Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Psychologies: Theory, Research, and Practice (Paperback)

SECTION 1: INTRODUCING LGB PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE UK Introduction to LGB Psychosocial Perspectives in Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Theory, Research and Practice in the UK (Elizabeth Peel, Victoria Clarke, and Jack Drescher) LGBT Psychosocial Theory and Practice in the UK: A Review of Key Contributions and Current Developments (Victoria Clarke and Elizabeth Peel) SECTION 2: EXPLORING THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS IN UK THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE Gay Affirmative Therapy: A Theoretical Framework and Defence (Darren Langdridge) Being Sexual: Existential Contributions to Psychotherapy with Gay Male Clients (Martin Milton) Facilitating Gay Mens Coming Out: An Existential-Phenomenological Exploration (Colin M Clarke) Gay Subjects Relating: Object Relations Between Gay Therapist and Gay Client (Aaron Balick) SECTION 3: EXPLORING LGB IDENTITIES, AND NEEDS FOR SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY “The Difference That Make a Difference”: What Matters to Lesbians and Gay Men in Psychotherapy (Maeve Malley and Fiona Tasker) Community in the 21st Century: Issues Arising from a Study of British Lesbians and Gay Men (Sonja J Ellis) Safe Spaces and Sense of Identity: Views and Experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Young People (Colm Crowley, Rom Harré, and Ingrid Lunt) Gay Men with Learning Disabilities: UK Service Provision (Sören Stauffer-Kruse) Coming Out in the Heterosexist World of Sport: A Qualitative Analysis of Web Postings by Gay Athletes (Brendan Gough) Index Reference Notes Included