This invaluable 18x24 inch color poster is great for counseling offices, youth centers, classrooms and even at home. It states in bold " This is a Safe Place to Talk About..." and is followed by a comprehensive list of safe topics to discuss, ranging from eating disorders, and abuse, to homosexuality and dating.

Provider's Handbook: Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Youth ©

A comprehensive resource manual for social workers, case managers, therapists, physicians, nurses, probation officers, law enforcement employees, parents, educators, clergy, youth workers, and other persons concerned with the care and safety of all youth, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered young people. (136 pages)


Table of contents:

I. Self - Awareness

Values

Homphobia

Mental Health Policies

Office Landscape

II. Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Youth

Understanding sexual orientation

Youth at Risk

Existing Supports

III. Identity Development

LGB Identity development

Understanding Incongruencies

Impact of Gender on Secual orientation

IV. Transgendered Youth

Transgenderd Youth

 V. Incorporating Sexual Orientation

VI. Interventions

Interventions With LGB Youth

Coming Out

VII. Family

Family Responses

Family Interventions

VIII. Resources

  IX. Glossary of Terms

   X. Referensces