This book is designed to serve as a core text for advanced and graduate students and researchers alike. Each chapter reviews the literature and current research related to its topic as well as providing suggestions for practice for psychoeducational, counseling, and therapy groups based on the review. Major topics in the field of groups are included: history, best practices, settings, groups across the lifespan, special topics, multicultural groups, as well as critical issues and emerging themes in group counseling and psychotherapy. Key features include: • Integration of current research and practice • Includes psychoeducational, counseling, and therapy groups for all topics New to this edition: 2-3 new chapters on cutting edge themes Thoroughly updated research more pedagogical elements (discussion questions, activities, resources, case examples, key terms, etc.) Reorganization based on reviews Test bank and powerpoints.

Group Work with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Clients

Group Work with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Clients

Group work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning clients
Sharon G. HorneHeidi M. LevittTeresa ReevesEmily E. Wheeler

Since 2004, 13 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marriage for same-sex couples, with 16 states and the District of Columbia enacting varying degrees of protection that include gender identity and expression. While a great step forward for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (GLBTQQ) individuals, there are also negative consequences of this increased exposure (Rostosky, Riggle, Horne, & Miller, 2009). Given that the world is rapidly changing with respect to GLBTQQ issues, counseling approaches for GLBTQQ clients, including group work, are needed (Cochran, 2001).

Groups for GLBTQQ are available in metropolitan areas and ...

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