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This book provides comprehensive coverage of the initial interview with a gay male client. It first provides a transcript of the entire interview. It then covers in-depth a set of universal themes, and finally includes commentary on and analysis of the interview from a range of the most widely used theoretical perspectives. It is designed to teach the foundations of conducting an initial interview and therapists in training, as well as experienced mental health workers will find it invaluable. --Winner of the Distinguished Book Award, APA 2011-- - Editor is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Human Identity - Presents a realistic model of interviewing, and cautions the therapist in training not to grasp for the unreachable; perfection - Every chapter in the book discusses the insights and mistakes by the psychologist conducting the interview
For a new century and a new generation of readers comes a fully revised and expanded edition of a classic guide to gay sex, love, and life. Featuring 50 new illustrations. One of the touchstones of the emerging gay consciousness when it was first published in the 70’s, and a standard reference for gay men throughout the 80’s and 90’s, The Joy of Gay Sex has informed countless men about the ins and outs of gay life, love, and pleasure. A full decade has now passed since the last update, and while the gay community has seen improved treatments for AIDS, more positive media coverage, new forums for the expression of community, and more favorable laws, there continues to be an urgent need for this book’s brand of positive and responsible advice. Invaluable not only as a sex guide but as a resource on building self-esteem, and a coming out guide for young gay men, The Joy of Gay Sex addresses the many emotional and relationship-oriented issues in gay life, from long-term couples and one-night stands, to loneliness and growing older. It also serves as a general reference on a number of diverse topics, including living wills and insurance.
Case histories, demonstrating ways in which parents of gay children have dealt with their fears and guilt are included in this discussion of the problems that often follow the discovery of a son's or daughter's homosexuality.
This memoir from the noted psychologist and co-author of "The Joy of Gay Sex" focuses on the author's activism on gay issues in the medical and psychiatry professions and his personal relationship with a younger man and his partner's decline into addictions.
Take a look at how narrative has shaped gay and lesbian culture A Sea of Stories: The Shaping Power of Narrative in Gay and Lesbian Cultures: A Festschrift for John P. De Cecco is an unforgettable collection of personal narratives that explores the historical, psychological, and sociological contexts of homosexuality in locations ranging from Nazi Germany to Colorado. Some of the prominent authors in this collection include David Bergman, Louis Crew, Diana Hume George, and Ruth Vanita. Scholars in gay and lesbian studies, political movements, cultural studies, and narratology, and anyone interested in gay history will want to explore these intriguing narratives on topics such as sex and sin ...
Publicity about the homosexual lifestyle has become so commonplace that many people believe its messages that homosexuality is genetic and that being gay is as natural as being heterosexual. But are these statements accurate? Noted researchers John Ankerberg and John Weldon critique relevant scientific studies & examine gay politics to discuss the social ramifications behind the gay movement: Is the scientific research on homosexuality accurate? How influential is the homosexual community in America? How should the church respond to homosexual issues & arguments? This book will give you the information you need to understand & evaluate the homosexual agenda & how it relates to biblical truth.