Description |
xii, 193 pages ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-191) and index. |
Contents |
An introduction -- Authenticity -- Self awareness, personal insight and growth -- Freedom to create new rules -- Stronger emotional connections with others -- Freedom to explore relationships and sexuality -- Compassion and empathy -- Mentors, role models, and activists -- Belonging to an LGBTQ community -- A positive view. |
Summary |
"A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities. Positive LGBTQ identities are affirmed through inspiring firsthand accounts. Focusing on how LGBTQ-identified individuals can cultivate a sense of well-being and a personal identity that allows them to flourish in all areas of life, the authors explore a variety of themes."--Jacket. |
Subject |
Sexual minorities.
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Gender identity.
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Positive psychology.
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Gender identity. (OCoLC)fst00939593
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Positive psychology. (OCoLC)fst01200515
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Sexual minorities. (OCoLC)fst01202158
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Bisexuality -- psychology.
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Gender Identity.
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Homosexuality -- psychology.
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Self Concept.
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Transsexualism -- psychology.
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Added Author |
Rostosky, Sharon Scales.
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ISBN |
9781442212817 |
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1442212810 |
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9781442212824 (paperback) |
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1442212829 (paperback) |
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9781442212831 (ebook) |
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1442212837 (ebook) |
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