Overview

Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ+ Community aims to weave together the realms of sociopolitical, historical, and policy contexts in order to assist readers with understanding the base for effective and affirming health and mental health practice with diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community. Comprised of chapters written by social work academics and their allies--whose combined knowledge in the field spans decades of direct experience in human behavior, practice, policy, and research--this book features applicable and useful content for social work students and practitioners across the allied health and mental health professions, as well as across disciplines. The expansive practice text examines international concerns and content associated with the LGBTQ+ movement and ongoing needs related to health, mental health, policy and advocacy, among other areas of concern. Specific highlights of the chapters include narrative that blends conceptual, theoretical, and empirical content; examination of current trends in the field related to practice considerations and intersectionality; and snapshots of concerns related to international progress and ongoing challenges related to equality and policy. Additionally, as a classroom support for instructors, each chapter has a corresponding power point presentation which includes a resource list pertaining to that chapter's focus with websites, film, and video links as well as national and international organizations associated with the LGBTQ+ community. Overall, Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ+ Community is an invaluable resource for graduate students within social work programs and related disciplines, academics, and health/mental health practitioners currently in the field.

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Author:   Michael P. Dentato (, Loyola University Chicago)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780197573495

ISBN 10:   0197573495
Pages:   752
Publication Date:   26 August 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

About the Editor About the Contributors Introduction PART I: OVERVIEW: BUILDING KNOWLEDGE FOR PRACTICE 1. A History of Community: Marching Toward LGBTQ+ Equality Jean E. Balestrery and Michael P. Dentato 2. Understanding Differences and Definitions: From Oppression to Sexual Health and Practice Elizabeth B. Russell, Pamela A. Viggiani, and Beckett A. Sippel 3. Advancing Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice Kirsten K. Havig, Anthony P. Natale, David A. McLeod, and Megan E. Gandy 4. Expanding LGBTQ+ Equality and Equity through Policy Practice Anthony P. Natale, Kirsten K. Havig, Megan E. Gandy, David A. Mcleod, and Trevor G. Gates PART II: CONSIDERATIONS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 5. Identity Development & Coming Out Tyler M. Argüello, Joanna C. La Torre, Michael P. Dentato, and Mark S. Smith 6. Trauma Impacts upon LGBTQ+ People: Implications for Lifespan Development Megan E. Gandy, Kirsten K. Havig, Anthony P. Natale, and David A. McLeod 7. Strengths-Affirming Practice with LGBTQ+ Youth G. Allen Ratliff and Brian L. Kelly 8. Dating, Relationships, and Family Issues Michael P. Dentato, Tyler M. Argüello, Joanna C. La Torre, and J. Aces Lira 9. Aging within the LGBTQ+ Community: An Exploration of Resilience and Courage Marcia Spira, Mark S. Smith, and Alicia Gilman PART III: AFFIRMING LGBTQ+ PRACTICE APPROACHES 10. LGBTQ+ Affirming, Strengths-Based, and Culturally Responsive Practice Brian L. Kelly and Trevor G. Gates 11. Incorporating Minority Stress Theory into Clinical Practice with Sexual-Minority Populations Edward J. Alessi, Eric Hartman, and Shannon P. Cheung 12. Practice with the Black LGBTQ+ Community Marquitta S. Dorsey, Keith R. Green, and Jonathan P. Edwards 13. Practice with the Lesbian Community: A Roadmap to Effective Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Interventions Gayle Mallinger 14. Practice with the Gay Male Community Anthony P. Verdino, Michael P. Dentato, Tyler M. Argüello, and Keith J. Watts 15. Practice with Bisexual+ People K Scherrer and Olivia H. Hunte 16. Practice with Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients Ashley Austin and Ryan Papciak 17. Practice with the Queer+ Community M. Alex Wagaman Chapter highlight on: Affirming Asexualities in Social Work Practice K Scherrer and Tomi Weinbaum 18. Sexual and Gender Minority Migrants Edward J. Alessi, Edward O. J. Lee, Sarilee Kahn, and Shannon P. Cheung 19. Building Strengths-Based and Empowering Continuums of Care for LGBTQ+ Youth Shelley L. Craig, Lauren B. McInroy, and Andrew D. Eaton PART IV: HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH FACTORS 20. An Examination of Health and Mental Health Factors Impacting the LGBTQ+ Community Sarah R. Young, Kayla P. Johnson, and Nia Clark 21. LGBTQ+ People of Color with Mental Health Conditions: Considering Intersectionalities De'Shay Thomas and Lynn C. Holley 22. Substance Use and Addiction Natasha S. Mendoza, Isaac M. Akapnitis, and G. Trey Jenkins 23. Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence: Trends, Frameworks, and Treatments David A. McLeod, Kirsten K. Havig, Megan E. Gandy, Anthony P. Natale, and Dedrick Perkins 24. Health Disparities, HIV/AIDS, and the U.S. Public Health Agenda Sid P. Jordan and Ian W. Holloway PART V: APPENDICES Appendix A. Signs, Symbols, and Subculture Communities Appendix B. Notable LGBTQ+ Individuals Appendix C. Important Modern LGBTQ+ Historical Events, Legislation, & Policies Appendix D. National and International Resources and Websites Index

Reviews

"[The] authors keenly weave together a broad collection of work that reflects how oppression operates and a means for building on individual strengths, community capacity, and political advocacy. Most importantly, this book inspires an appreciation for the experiences of LGBTQ people by explaining how LGBTQ communities operate, including norms and terms likely unfamiliar to people who are not LGBTQ. This informs a more sensitive approach with LGBTQ people and communities, if not a sense of responsibility, for advocacy to create systems that better support and, ultimately, honor the basic human rights of all people. * Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics * Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community, offers a much-needed overview of the historical and modern-day factors related to social work practice with LGBTQ populations... [The] book offers valuable information that will be applicable across all professions committed to effectively serving LGBTQ people, and is well worth having as a resource to social work faculty, students and practitioners. * Journal of Teaching in Social Work * Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community is a critical and refreshing contribution to social work education. With a clear focus on practice while integrating evidence, this comprehensive and well organized volume spans a range of established concerns (e.g., HIV/AIDS) to emerging issues (e.g., queer identities). Dr. Dentato and his colleagues are to be lauded for their exhaustive work. I have no doubt that this textbook will make a significant impact on social work practice for many years, as well as be an invaluable resource for students, educators, and practitioners alike."" - Faye Mishna, PhD, Dean & Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Margaret & Wallace McCain Family Chair in Child & Family, University of Toronto"

[The] authors keenly weave together a broad collection of work that reflects how oppression operates and a means for building on individual strengths, community capacity, and political advocacy. Most importantly, this book inspires an appreciation for the experiences of LGBTQ people by explaining how LGBTQ communities operate, including norms and terms likely unfamiliar to people who are not LGBTQ. This informs a more sensitive approach with LGBTQ people and communities, if not a sense of responsibility, for advocacy to create systems that better support and, ultimately, honor the basic human rights of all people. * Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics * Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community, offers a much-needed overview of the historical and modern-day factors related to social work practice with LGBTQ populations... [The] book offers valuable information that will be applicable across all professions committed to effectively serving LGBTQ people, and is well worth having as a resource to social work faculty, students and practitioners. * Journal of Teaching in Social Work * Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community is a critical and refreshing contribution to social work education. With a clear focus on practice while integrating evidence, this comprehensive and well organized volume spans a range of established concerns (e.g., HIV/AIDS) to emerging issues (e.g., queer identities). Dr. Dentato and his colleagues are to be lauded for their exhaustive work. I have no doubt that this textbook will make a significant impact on social work practice for many years, as well as be an invaluable resource for students, educators, and practitioners alike. - Faye Mishna, PhD, Dean & Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Margaret & Wallace McCain Family Chair in Child & Family, University of Toronto

Author Information

Michael P. Dentato, PhD, MSW is Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. He presently serves as a consultant for The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and is the former co-chair for the U.S. regional network of the International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR). He has more than 25 years of direct service and consultant experience including clinical, administrative, and policy work throughout his tenure in New York City, Miami, and Chicago, serving as a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor, director of clinical services, and executive director, among other roles.

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