Continuing Education

Working With Suicidal and Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth in the Context of Family Rejection

Geoffrey Ream and Andrew Peters

LGBTQ+ individuals are at increased risk of suicide. Homelessness further increases the risk, as does family-of-origin rejection. A model that combines suicidal risk factors and minority stress theory is useful in clinical practice. An openness to “hearing” the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals is essential to treatment. An LGBTQ+ affirming therapeutic approach is recommended. It is also frequently helpful to rebuild family relationships and support for the LGBTQ+ individual, particularly with younger youth. Principles of practice are described and illustrated.

Credit 1
Level Intermediate
Price $25.00
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Learning Objectives
  1. Identify factors influencing suicidality and homelessness in LGBTQ+ youth.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate strategies to address suicidality and family relationships with LGBTQ+ youth.
Citation

Ream, G., Peters, A. Working With Suicidal and Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth in the Context of Family Rejection. J Health Serv Psychol 47, 41–50 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-021-00029-2

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