LGBTQ Affirmative Addictions Counseling
In Their Own Words
Will be published approx. on 3. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
284 pages
979-8-8233-5794-4 (ISBN)
Description
Featuring chapters written by scholars and clinicians who are also members of the LGBTQ and ally communities, this text addresses a significant gap in addiction counseling knowledge for LGBTQ clients with substance use disorders (SUD ). The book integrates LGBTQ affirmative counseling principles with evidence-based addiction counseling to cultivate ethical, culturally responsive treatment practices. It includes reflections from LGBTQ individuals who have lived experiences with the continuum of substance use, process addictions, and recovery.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8233-5794-4 (9798823357944)
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Michael P. Chaney is a professor in the Department of Counseling at Oakland University. A Licensed Professional Counselor (MI, GA) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor, he has demonstrated competencies working with LGBTQ clients in residential inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, community mental health and substance use disorder agencies, and transitional recovery housing. His identities as a gay, cis male strongly influence his clinical and scholarly passions.
Michael D. Brubaker is a professor and associate director of the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinical Supervisor (OH) and Nationally Certified Counselor, his research addresses barriers to treatment and prevention services among underserved and socially marginalized populations. These interests are shaped by his personal and professional journeys as a gay, White, cis male, as well as his family and spiritual communities.
Michael D. Brubaker is a professor and associate director of the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinical Supervisor (OH) and Nationally Certified Counselor, his research addresses barriers to treatment and prevention services among underserved and socially marginalized populations. These interests are shaped by his personal and professional journeys as a gay, White, cis male, as well as his family and spiritual communities.