"Becoming Visible" offers cutting-edge psychological
perspectives on bisexual and queer identities and the cultural and
mental health issues facing bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, and
questioning individuals and their partners. Essential for any
professional seeking to provide "best practice" services to this
population, "Becoming Visible" addresses the therapeutic needs of
bisexuals at every stage of the life cycle.
This volume explores why some people resist identity labels and
what bisexual men and women consider exemplary and harmful in their
therapeutic experiences. It also helps practitioners distinguish
between the stresses brought on by being part of a sexual minority
and the clinical symptoms that indicate serious mental health
issues. It includes research on ethnic minority bisexuals, youth,
elders, gender-variant individuals, and bisexuals engaging in
alternative lifestyles and sexual practices such as polyamory and
BDSM.
Edited by a psychologist who specializes in sexual-orientation
and gender-identity issues and with contributions from scholars and
professionals from multiple disciplines, the book embraces
perspectives from the empirical to the phenomenological, and
outlines both scientific and practice-based approaches to the
subject while carefully considering the psychological, cultural,
and spiritual dimensions of the issues confronting bisexual men and
women.
"Becoming Visible" is a crucial step in the improved mental
health and well-being of bisexuals, transgender individuals, and
other sexual minorities. This book offers a path toward awareness
and compassion for those who seek to understand, treat, and empower
this underserved and frequently misunderstood group of mental
health clients.
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