Addressing Minority Stress and Enhancing Resilience with Diverse ...

This volume brings together cutting-edge work of LGBTQ+ health experts and master clinicians on the forefront of treatment development, adaptation, and implementation. It is designed for clinicians, educators, students, and researchers who want to implement LGBTQ+ affirming practices today. Every chapter includes rich case examples, clinical dialogue, and lessons learned from experts, with particular attention to under-represented topics (e.g., person-centered assessment, co-occurring trauma and minority stress, relationships and consensual non-monogamy) and groups (e.g., Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, veterans, older adults, people with disabilities).

Although things have improved in healthcare for LGBTQ+ people in recent years, mental health professionals have much to learn in working therapeutically with LGBTQ+ patients. This volume represents a significant contribution in meeting this need. It is an invaluable book for clinicians and supervisors.

– Marvin R. Goldfried, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology (Ret.), Stony Brook University

This outstanding volume comes at a critical time to prepare mental health professionals to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ people. The authors recognize and celebrate the diversity, strengths, and resourcefulness of LGBTQ+ people, despite the harms of discrimination and stigma. This book should be in every training curriculum and read by every practitioner.

– Debra A. Hope, Ph.D., Aaron Douglas Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

This essential guide equips clinicians with evidence-based strategies to address minority stress while enhancing resilience in LGBTQ+ clients through an intersectional, affirming therapeutic approach. An indispensable addition to any clinician's library!

– David P. Rivera, Ph.D., Queens College, City University of New York

This book fills an important gap in LGBTQ+ affirming care and elevates the voices of diverse authors across professions and settings. Readers will find this book accessible and practical in their day-to-day interactions with LGBTQ+ clients.

– Michael P. Dentato, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research & Professor, School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago