Integrating Identities for Same-Sex Attracted Clients: Using Developmental Counseling and Therapy to Address Sexual Orientation Conflicts

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
A. Keith Mobley, Clinical Professor (Creator)
Amber Leighann Pope (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: In recent decades, much of the focus on counseling with same-sex attracted clients has been on affirming their identity as a sexual minority. However, an overuse of gay-affirmative strategies may devalue clients' other multiple, and often conflicting, identities. Developmental counseling and therapy is presented as one approach for counselors that can effectively address sexual orientation conflicts with clients while exploring and valuing the various aspects of clients' selves.

Additional Information

Publication
Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 4(1), 32-47
Language: English
Date: 2010
Keywords
developmental counseling and therapy, same-sex attraction, sexual orientation, sexual orientation conflict, developmental counseling, constructivist counseling

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