Theories About Homosexuality :
Theories About Homosexuality Failure to Develop the Proper ID with the Same-Sex Parent
Freud, 1957
One Variation on Human Sexuality
Kinsey, 1953
Sexual Behavior Has Many Variations
Coleman, 1990
Sexual Orientation is Genetically Controlled
Burr, 1993
Identity Models :
Identity Models Stage I: Identity Confusion
Stage II: Identity Comparison
Stage III: Identity Tolerance
Stage IV: Identity Acceptance
Stage V: Identity Pride
Stage VI: Identity Synthesis
Cass, 1979
Identity Models :
Identity Models Stage I: Pre-Coming Out
Stage II: Coming Out
Stage III: Exploration
Stage IV: First Relationship
Stage V: Integration
Coleman, 1987
Identity Models :
Identity Models Awareness
Exploration
Deepening Commitment
Integration
McCann & Fassinger, 1996
Differences :
Differences Gays
Coming Out
Internalized Negativity
Selective Outing
Labeling
Man-on-Man Sex
Sex on the Downlow
Unsure?
Delayed Adolescents
Suicidal Thoughts
Abuse Lesbians
Women’s Community
Gay Community
Feminism (Politics)
Lesbianism
Generational Differences
Cultural Differences
Speed Bonding
Fusion
Abuse
LGBTQ Issues :
LGBTQ Issues Coming-Out/Shame Issues
Sexual Dysfunction Issues
Oral/Anal Sex
Dominant/Submissive Discrepancy
Other
Open/Closed Relationship
HIV Positive/Negative
Tips for Professionals :
Tips for Professionals Display Gay Friendly Materials in Office
Attend Gay Community Events
Assist Clients with Coming Out Process
Assist Gays with Relational Issues
Be Willing to Talk About Sex!!
Examine Your Biases
Know Your Community Resources
Educate Yourself on LGBTQ Issues