A positive view of LGBTQ : embracing identity and cultivating well-being / Ellen D.B. Riggle and Sharon S. Rostosky.

"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 o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Riggle, Ellen D. B.
Other Authors:	Rostosky, Sharon Scales
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2012], ©2012.
Subjects:	Sexual minorities. Gender identity. Positive psychology. Bisexuality > psychology. Gender Identity. Homosexuality > psychology. Self Concept. Transsexualism > psychology. PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality.
Physical Description:	xii, 193 pages ; 24 cm
Format:	Book

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.