Working with LGBT individuals: Incorporating positive psychology into training and practice.

Lytle, Megan C.; Vaughan, Michelle; Rodríguez, Eric M.; Shmerler, David L.

doi:10.1037/sgd0000064

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“…At an individual level, this has implications for clinicians to assist their LGBTQ clients in developing the necessary confidence to connect with the broader LGBTQ community in a manner most appropriate to the client. One avenue by which this may occur is through assisting the client in identifying LGBTQ organizations that they may wish to be involved with, which could broaden their social network, increase their social support, and develop a stronger sense of LGBTQ pride (Lytle, Rodriguez, Vaughan, & Shmerler, ). With this in mind, it would behoove clinicians to cultivate or have knowledge of LGBTQ community organizations as a way to help their clients develop greater community connection.…”

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The minority strengths model: Development and initial path analytic validation in racially/ethnically diverse LGBTQ individuals

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Objective The minority stress model and much research based upon it tend to adopt and reinforce a deficit‐based approach. This study created and initially validated the minority strengths model, which by contrast outlines how personal and collective strengths in minority populations create resilience and positive mental and physical health. Materials and Method A sample of 317 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds completed a national online survey. Results A minority strengths path model was generated with statistically significant paths and good fit indices, including all possible significant indirect effects. The model explained 16.8% of the variance in identity pride, 19.7% in self‐esteem, 32.9% in resilience, 41.6% in mental health, and 13.0% in positive health behaviors. Conclusions The minority strengths model holds promise to stimulate research on the personal and collective strengths of minority populations and the ways in which strengths generate resilience and positive mental and physical health.

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The minority strengths model: Development and initial path analytic validation in racially/ethnically diverse LGBTQ individuals

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“…Moreover, the transgender response choice did not have options for common distinctions among transgender individuals, namely male-to-female or female-to-male identities. Additionally, some universities have strict policies against expressing and/or identifying as LGBTQ (Lytle, Vaughan, Rodriguez, & Shmerler, 2014); therefore, some students may not be able to safely identify as transgender on a college survey. It is unclear whether these factors might have led to a systematic bias in identifying as transgender and/or REM on the NCHA survey.…”

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The Association of Multiple Identities with Self‐Directed Violence and Depression among Transgender Individuals

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Blosnich

Kamen

2016

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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Transgender individuals have a high prevalence of self-directed violence; however, there is scant literature focusing on their unique experiences. This study examined the differences in self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and depression based on racial/ethnic identity and sexual orientation among transgender individuals. Data were gathered from the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 National College Health Assessment. Across racial/ethnic identities, greater proportions of transgender students endorse self-directed violence than their cisgender peers. Among transgender individuals, sexual minorities were more likely to report suicidal ideation than their heterosexual peers, and racial/ethnic minorities had higher odds of attempting suicide than non-Hispanic white individuals.

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“…There are many studies that suggest that therapists without any special training or without intervention experience in regard to LGB clients may be encouraged to seek further training to increase their effectiveness when working with LGB individuals (Lytle et al 2014). This research emphasizes the necessity of training on LGB issues for mental health professionals, supervisors, therapists, administrative staff, and other service providers, even apart from mental health professionals.…”

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Affirmative Competence and Practices of Mental Health Professionals with LGB clients: An Ibero-American Study

Pereira

Cunha

Monteiro

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Community Ment Health J

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There are not many studies about affirmative competence and practices among mental health professionals working with Lesbian, Gay, and/or Bisexual (LGB) clients. Thus, the objectives of this research are to assess the levels of affirmative competence and practices of professionals in Ibero-American countries. The sample consists of 630 mental health professionals from various countries whose ages range from 22 to 75 years old, with a mean age of 41.46 years. The study utilizes the following measures: a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale, and the Affirmative Practice Questionnaire. Results show that mental health professionals who present higher levels of Affirmative Competence are those who have higher levels of education and training on LGBT topics, show left-wing political affiliations, self-identify as LGB, and have no religious affiliations. Regarding Affirmative Practices, it was found that single participants show lower practices, and more studies are needed to better understand this result. Regression models demonstrate that Affirmative Practices and Competences are predicted by the hypothesized variables, namely, religious and political beliefs, and training/education. Hence, this study indicates that mental health professionals could undergo some type of academic or professional training and/or possess experience in regard to working with LGB clients, in order to enhance their approach when working with this population.

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Working with LGBT individuals: Incorporating positive psychology into training and practice.

Cited by 73 publications

References 75 publications

The minority strengths model: Development and initial path analytic validation in racially/ethnically diverse LGBTQ individuals

The minority strengths model: Development and initial path analytic validation in racially/ethnically diverse LGBTQ individuals

The Association of Multiple Identities with Self‐Directed Violence and Depression among Transgender Individuals

Affirmative Competence and Practices of Mental Health Professionals with LGB clients: An Ibero-American Study

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