Overview

Written by a longtime psychiatrist who is himself gay, this unique guide will help parents deal with discovering they have a gay son, allowing them to more comfortably ""come out of their closet as their son comes out of his."" This is the first book to focus on the parents of gay sons and the mixed feelings they may have following a son's revelation that he is gay. On the one hand, parents want to be honest and open both about and with their son. On the other, they sometimes wish to cover up or ignore their son's sexuality—then are ashamed of themselves for feeling that way. The goal of this book is to enable parents to come to terms with such complex emotions so they can enjoy a genuine, positive relationship with a gay son. Using examples from the author's psychiatric practice and from his interactions with friends and relatives with gay sons, the first section of the book discusses the issues parents face, or think they will face, raising a gay son. The second part analyzes the causes of problems, while the third provides ""therapy"" devoted to helping parents manage and resolve negative or contradictory feelings and uncertainty. A bonus chapter suggests ways gay sons can help their parents parent them in a supportive, mutually beneficial way.

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Author:   Martin Kantor MD
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781440802614

ISBN 10:   1440802610
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   09 May 2013
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: Coming Out for Mom and Dad Chapter 1: Responding to Disclosure Chapter 2: Debunking Myths about Having a Gay Son Chapter 3: Overcoming Common Emotional Problems Parents Have Due to Having a Gay Son Part II: Family Processes Chapter 4: Family Healing Chapter 5: Sibling Homophobia Chapter 6: Impression Management: Dealing with Overconcern about What Others Think Chapter 7: Reducing Guilt/Dealing with Criticism Chapter 8: Communing with Your Son Chapter 9: Handling a Difficult/Defiant Gay Son Chapter 10: Handling an Emotionally Troubled Adolescent Gay Son Chapter 11: Establishing Boundaries/Setting Limits Part III: Therapy Chapter 12: Indications for Seeking Treatment/An Overview of Therapy Chapter 13: The Psychodynamic Approach Chapter 14: The Cognitive Approach Chapter 15: The Interpersonal Approach Chapter 16: Other Therapeutic Approaches Chapter 17: Advice for Gay Sons Notes Index

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Martin Kantor, MD, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has been in full private practice in Boston and New York City.

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