Motivational interviewing for caregivers of LGBT youth. Issue 3 (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Neill, R.; Gilea, B.; Fellenger, S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of LGBT youth. Volume 17:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 315
• Page End: 330
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: LGBT youth -- coming out -- motivational interviewing -- parental reactions -- counseling; Sexual minority youth -- Periodicals; Sexual minority youth -- Education -- Periodicals; 306.76083505
• DOI: 10.1080/19361653.2019.1591322
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1936-1653

Abstract

Abstract: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth and their caregivers often describe coming out as a process that impacts the family unit. Oftentimes, caregivers may experience a range of emotions in response to the youth coming out. Caregivers of LGBT youth who seek counseling may benefit from collaborative treatment that addresses their potential ambivalence to the coming out process. In this article, motivational interviewing (MI) is presented as an approach for use with caregivers of LGBT youth. A hypothetical case illustrates the application of MI to this population.