Coenen M E
J Homosex. 1998;36(2):73-85. doi: 10.1300/J082v36n02_06.
Adolescence is a stressful time for many children and identification as homosexual adds to the frustration normally experienced during this period of development. The processes of coming out and disclosing this homosexual identity, while often difficult, are necessary if the adolescent is to develop a stable sexual identity. In families where disclosure has occurred, feelings of regret, confusion, and denial are common; in order to deal with these feelings, many families seek professional help. It is important the therapist working with these family systems has an understanding of homosexuality, positive attitudes towards homosexuality, and an appropriate counseling model to use with these family systems. A counseling model based on problem-solving communication-training (Robin & Foster, 1984, 1989), meant as a framework upon which professionals can build, is presented; professional attitudes, assessment processes, and goal setting are also discussed.
对许多孩子来说，青春期是一个充满压力的时期，而被认定为同性恋会加剧这一发育阶段通常会经历的挫折感。公开并透露这种同性恋身份的过程，虽然往往很困难，但对于青少年形成稳定的性身份认同来说是必要的。在那些已经公开此事的家庭中，后悔、困惑和否认的情绪很常见；为了应对这些情绪，许多家庭寻求专业帮助。与这些家庭系统打交道的治疗师必须了解同性恋，对同性恋持积极态度，并拥有适用于这些家庭系统的适当咨询模式。本文介绍了一种基于解决问题的沟通训练的咨询模式（罗宾和福斯特，1984年、1989年），旨在为专业人员提供一个可在此基础上开展工作的框架；还讨论了专业态度、评估过程和目标设定。
