Title

Application Of Feminist Therapy: Promoting Resiliency Among Lesbian And Gay Families

Keywords

Feminist therapy; Lesbian and gay; Parenting; Resiliency

Abstract

Lesbian and gay (LG) parents face common and unique challenges compared to heterosexual parents. In addition to the typical challenges that all parents encounter while rearing children, LG parents often face myriad obstacles to having and rearing children in a society that struggles to accept alternative family structures. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the empirical literature related to LG parenting and children of same-sex couples. Then, some fundamental principles of feminist theory as they relate to the provision of therapy are discussed. Last, we present a case study that exemplifies judicious application of feminist therapy as a means to validate, strengthen, and promote resiliency among the family members of a lesbian couple who had sought treatment. Future directions of research with LG families are discussed. Copyright © by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

11-10-2006

Publication Title

Journal of Feminist Family Therapy

Volume

18

Issue

1-2

Number of Pages

67-83

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1300/J086v18n01_03

Socpus ID

33750614336 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/33750614336

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