Asking the Right Questions 2

Talking about sexual orientation and gender identity in mental health, counselling and addiction settings

by Angela M. Barbara & Gloria Chaim

tagged: counseling, gender studies, social work

Description

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex and queer (LGBTTTIQ) people have specific life factors that relate to substance use and/or mental health problems. These factors include coming out, gender transition, societal oppression, loss of family support, isolation, and the prominence of bar culture in their communities.

This manual will help counsellors create an environment where LGBTTTIQ clients feel comfortable talking about their sexual orientation and gender identity. This will allow the counsellor to:

best assess the needs of LGBTTTIQ clients
engage clients in a positive treatment process
develop tailored treatment plans
make appropriate referrals.

Asking the Right Questions 2 includes:

interviewing items to facilitate discussion during assessment or early treatment
an assessment form and specialized questions to integrate into your organization’s standard assessment
a glossary of concepts and terms.

About the Authors

Angela M. Barbara

Angela Barbara, M.S., is a Research Analyst within the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Gloria Chaim, MSW, RSW Deputy Clinical Director, Child, Youth & Family Program is currently serving as project manager for the Pathways to Healthy Families Program at the Jean Tweed Centre, on a secondment from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, where she was clinical director, Assessment and General Treatment Program and Addiction Treatment Program for Special Populations. Gloria has worked in the substance use treatment field for over 20 years and has prior experience in community mental health settings. She has focused on clinical work and research, as well as training and education, as they relate to her areas of special interest - primarily youth, families and couples. She is particularly interested in integrating research, training and education to facilitate program development that will meet the needs of special population groups that are frequently underserved.

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