"Alone in the Rain(bow)": Existential Therapy for Loneliness in LGBTQ + Clients. Issue 1 (1st February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ratanashevorn, Rattanakorn; Brown, Emily C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of LGBTQ issues in counseling. Volume 15:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 110
• Page End: 127
• Publication Date: 2021-02-01
• Subjects: LGBTQ+ -- Loneliness -- existential isolation -- existential therapy; Gays -- Counseling of; Lesbians -- Counseling of; Bisexuals -- Counseling of; Cross-dressers; Transgender people; Counseling; Sexual minority community; Periodicals; 158.30866
• DOI: 10.1080/15538605.2021.1868375
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2692-4951

Abstract

Abstract: Loneliness and isolation are major concerns for LGBTQ + clients who experience marginalization, discrimination and alienation in society and social networks. These experiences of increased loneliness and isolation can lead to other detrimental mental health outcomes, such as substance abuse, HIV, and suicide. Loneliness and isolation are central concerns of existential therapy which makes this a compatible approach for addressing these issues among LGBTQ + clients. This article uses an existential therapy lens to examine the issue of loneliness among LGBTQ + clients and provides a case illustration to demonstrate its application.