Table Of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: Clinician and Educator Toolbox

Chapter

1        Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Queer Identity Developement & Coming Out

2        Lesbian Youth

3        Gay Youth

4        Bisexual Youth

5        Transgender

6        Gender Transition

7        Questioning Youth

Part II: Clinical Approaches to LGBTQ+ Youth Treatment

Chapter

8        Compassion, Countertransference, and Counteraction to LGBTQ+ Youth

9        Training LGBTQ+ Youth in Self-Compassion

10    Safety Issues Acceptance and Outcomes

11    Making School Safe for LGBTQ+ Youth

Appendix A LGBTQ+ Youth Resource List

Appendix B Parent Education and Collaboration Handout Pages

Appendix C Loving Kindness Practice (Metta)

Appendix D Substance Use Self-Test

Appendix E Talking about Gender

Appendix F Gender Support Plan & Genter Transition Plan

References