Psychotherapy with Gay and Lesbian Families: Opportunities for Cultural Inclusion and Clinical Challenge |
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Authors: | Susan O'Dell |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Neurology, University of Illinois Medical Center (M/C 796), 912 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA |
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Abstract: | Many gay men and lesbians are making decisions to have children, either through pregnancy, adoption, or by blending their families. These families may seek psychotherapy for help with dynamic issues which confront all families from time to time. This article presents a context for clinicians to deepen their understanding of cultural and clinical aspects of gay and lesbian parenting. This context will be discussed through the application of concepts frm self psychology within the framework of narrative theory in order to validate gay and lesbian family experiences by through the creation and understanding of their family narratives. |
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Keywords: | gay and lesbian parenting family therapy homophobia narrative |
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