Coming Out, Coming In
Author | : Linda Goldman |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2007-11-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135904913 |
ISBN-13 | : 113590491X |
Rating | : 4/5 (91X Downloads) |
Download or read book Coming Out, Coming In written by Linda Goldman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-11-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coming Out, Coming In: Nurturing the Well-Being and Inclusion of Gay Youth in Mainstream Society describes the process of "coming in" to a welcoming and nurturing family, from both the teen's and the parents' perspective. Linda Goldman draws on her personal and professional experience as a school guidance counselor, child and adolescent therapist, parent, and a member of the national group PFLAG to build a common language and a new paradigm for understanding sexual orientation and gender identity as a part of mainstream culture. Through the information, exercises, anecdotes, and extensive bibliography of additional resources provided in the book, parents, school administrators & educators, community groups and counselors will find the tools needed to facilitate nurturing and safe environments for our LGBT youth.