Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ+ Community

Michael P. Dentato, PhD, MSW is Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. He presently serves as a consultant for The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and is the former co-chair for the U.S. regional network of the International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR). He has more than 25 years of direct service and consultant experience including clinical, administrative, and policy work throughout his tenure in New York City, Miami, and Chicago, serving as a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor, director of clinical services, and executive director, among other roles.

About the Editor
About the Contributors
Introduction

PART I: OVERVIEW: BUILDING KNOWLEDGE FOR PRACTICE

1. A History of Community: Marching Toward LGBTQ+ Equality
Jean E. Balestrery and Michael P. Dentato

2. Understanding Differences and Definitions: From Oppression to Sexual Health and Practice
Elizabeth B. Russell, Pamela A. Viggiani, and Beckett A. Sippel

3. Advancing Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Kirsten K. Havig, Anthony P. Natale, David A. McLeod, and Megan E. Gandy

4. Expanding LGBTQ+ Equality and Equity through Policy Practice
Anthony P. Natale, Kirsten K. Havig, Megan E. Gandy, David A. Mcleod, and Trevor G. Gates

PART II: CONSIDERATIONS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

5. Identity Development & Coming Out
Tyler M. Argüello, Joanna C. La Torre, Michael P. Dentato, and Mark S. Smith

6. Trauma Impacts upon LGBTQ+ People: Implications for Lifespan Development
Megan E. Gandy, Kirsten K. Havig, Anthony P. Natale, and David A. McLeod

7. Strengths-Affirming Practice with LGBTQ+ Youth
G. Allen Ratliff and Brian L. Kelly

8. Dating, Relationships, and Family Issues
Michael P. Dentato, Tyler M. Argüello, Joanna C. La Torre, and J. Aces Lira

9. Aging within the LGBTQ+ Community: An Exploration of Resilience and Courage
Marcia Spira, Mark S. Smith, and Alicia Gilman

PART III: AFFIRMING LGBTQ+ PRACTICE APPROACHES

10. LGBTQ+ Affirming, Strengths-Based, and Culturally Responsive Practice
Brian L. Kelly and Trevor G. Gates

11. Incorporating Minority Stress Theory into Clinical Practice with Sexual-Minority Populations
Edward J. Alessi, Eric Hartman, and Shannon P. Cheung

12. Practice with the Black LGBTQ+ Community
Marquitta S. Dorsey, Keith R. Green, and Jonathan P. Edwards

13. Practice with the Lesbian Community: A Roadmap to Effective Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Interventions
Gayle Mallinger

14. Practice with the Gay Male Community
Anthony P. Verdino, Michael P. Dentato, Tyler M. Argüello, and Keith J. Watts

15. Practice with Bisexual+ People
K Scherrer and Olivia H. Hunte

16. Practice with Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients
Ashley Austin and Ryan Papciak

17. Practice with the Queer+ Community
M. Alex Wagaman
Chapter highlight on: Affirming Asexualities in Social Work Practice
K Scherrer and Tomi Weinbaum

18. Sexual and Gender Minority Migrants
Edward J. Alessi, Edward O. J. Lee, Sarilee Kahn, and Shannon P. Cheung

19. Building Strengths-Based and Empowering Continuums of Care for LGBTQ+ Youth
Shelley L. Craig, Lauren B. McInroy, and Andrew D. Eaton

PART IV: HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH FACTORS

20. An Examination of Health and Mental Health Factors Impacting the LGBTQ+ Community
Sarah R. Young, Kayla P. Johnson, and Nia Clark

21. LGBTQ+ People of Color with Mental Health Conditions: Considering Intersectionalities
De'Shay Thomas and Lynn C. Holley

22. Substance Use and Addiction
Natasha S. Mendoza, Isaac M. Akapnitis, and G. Trey Jenkins

23. Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence: Trends, Frameworks, and Treatments
David A. McLeod, Kirsten K. Havig, Megan E. Gandy, Anthony P. Natale, and Dedrick Perkins

24. Health Disparities, HIV/AIDS, and the U.S. Public Health Agenda
Sid P. Jordan and Ian W. Holloway

PART V: APPENDICES

Appendix A. Signs, Symbols, and Subculture Communities
Appendix B. Notable LGBTQ+ Individuals
Appendix C. Important Modern LGBTQ+ Historical Events, Legislation, & Policies
Appendix D. National and International Resources and Websites
Index