Practitioners
Resources and Publications
Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Clients
Approved as APA Policy by the Council of Representatives, February 18-20, 2011.Promoting Good Practices for Mental Health Facilities in Working with LGBT Clients with Serious Mental Illnesses
Resources for mental health professionals working with LGBT clients with serious mental illnesses regarding issues such as addressing harassment and intolerance of peers who are also in the treatment program, implementing training requirements for personnel, developing program policies that recognize the needs of LGBT clients, acknowledging the emotional and sexual lives of LGBT clients, and more.Final Report of the Task-Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation
Report includes systematic review of sexual orientation change efforts research and recommendations for affirmative multiculturally competent interventions for those who are distressed about their sexual orientation and seek to change.Issues in Psychotherapy With Lesbians and Gay Men: A Survey of Psychologists
Reprint: Garnets, L., Hancock, K. A., Cochran, S. D., Goodchilds, J., & Peplau, L. A. (1991). Issues in psychotherapy with lesbians and gay men: A survey of psychologists. American Psychologist, 46, 964-972.Lesbian and Gay Parenting
Summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers and their children; an annotated bibliography of the published psychological literature; and additional resources relevant to lesbian and gay parenting.Answers to Your Questions for a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality
Answers basic questions about sexual orientation and homosexuality, and lists some of the available resources.Answers to Your Questions about Individuals with Intersex Conditions
Answers basic questions about intersex and lists some of the available resources.Answers to Your Questions about Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity
Answers basic questions about transgender and lists some of the available resources.Just the Facts about Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators and School Personnel
Developed by a coalition of education, health, mental health and religious organizations that share a concern for the health and education of all students in schools, including lesbian, gay and bisexual students, and believe that all students should have an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and supportive environment.
