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ch. 1 Who are queer kids? -- A Working vocabulary -- ch. 2 "Becoming" lesbian, gay, and bisexual -- Feeling different -- Awareness of same-sex attractions -- First sexual contacts and dating -- Self-identification -- ch. 3 Coming out of the closet -- Stages -- ch. 4 Challenges for queer kids -- What challenges? -- ch. 5 The Special problem of schools -- School personnel -- Curriculum -- Harassment and violence -- Extracurricular activities -- College campuses -- ch. 6 Outcomes for sexual-minority youths -- Statistics -- The Pluses -- ch. 7 Addressing the needs of queer kids -- Change societal attitudes -- Provide more role models -- Educate families -- Eliminate untenable school conditions -- Monitor juvenile courts -- Establish special programs and schools -- Open all youth programs to lesbian and gay youth -- Involve the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community -- Train more knowledgeable and unbiased professionals -- Organize college students -- Conclusion: who owns the problem? -- ch. 8 Counseling -- Difficulties in serving queer kids -- Education of the counselor -- Gettin 'em in the door -- Keeping 'em there -- Counseling beyond the individual teen -- Helping suicidal lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth -- ch. 9 Counseling for coming out -- Challenges to coming out -- Counseling others -- ch. 10 Parental acceptance -- Acceptance of a lesbian, gay and bisexual child -- Acceptance of a partner or lover -- Sharing with others -- ch. 11 Letter to a queer kid -- Who are you? -- Being different -- Take pride in yourself -- Coming out -- A Relationship: that special someone -- Gender needs -- Choosing a counselor -- Living with parents -- Celebrate yourself -- ch. 12 Conclusion -- Resources Useful books for youth, counselors, and family -- Videos -- On-line resources -- Talk lines/hotline/crisis line -- National organizations -- Youth groups and support groups -- Pen pal services. |
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