Information and classes for psychotherapists

 
 
Gay Affirmative Therapy for the Straight Clinician Teleclass with Dr. Joe Kort
Based on the book, Gay Affirmative Therapy for the Straight Clinician: The Essential Guide published by WW Norton Books, 2008
 
Sept 14, 21, 29, October 5, 2010
 
1-2PM EST
 
Cost: $100 per person for the entire course

This class begins Tuesdays, September 14 and runs for four consecutive weeks. You do not need to be on the call to listen, class will be recorded and sent to you directly.

 

Click here to register.

 

Course will include handouts and other resources in working with the gay and lesbian population.

 

Week 1

Helping a client evaluate what their sexual orientation.

  • Distinguishing between gay, lesbian, bisexual, heteroflexible and individuals with same sex attractions

 Week 2

Helping lesbians, gays and their families through the coming out process 

  • Stages of coming out for lesbians and gay
  • Theory and working with “Bi now, gay later” phase
  • Helping the family deal with their child’s coming out process

Week 3

Working with lesbian and gay couples.

  • Understanding the differences between male, female and heterosexual couples as well as the similarities.

Week 4

Working with mixed orientation marriage when one spouse is straight and the other is gay or bisexual.

  • How to help couples decide when to stay and when to leave.

 Click here to register.

 

Click here to learn more about Gay Affirmative Therapy.

 

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