Professional Resource Press

A sexuality & gender diversity training program; increasing the competency of mental health professionals. (CD-ROM included)

Noting the lack of training for mental health professionals in treating individuals diverse in sexuality and gender, Jackson, a clinical psychologist who trains mental health professionals in sexuality and gender diversity, et al. provide a training program that addresses the difficulty in defining various genders and sexualities, the reasons training is needed, the history of socialization of the general population in the gender binary and heterosexual norms, and how representations of sex, gender, and sexual orientation influence personal views and affect individuals. They then explain the training program, which consists of 10 training modules on the accompanying CD-ROM and helps professionals increase their competency by gaining a better understanding of diverse individuals, exploring personal stereotypes and biases, and integrating the two for better care. No index is provided. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)