Motivational interviewing for caregivers of LGBT youth
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Originally Published In
Journal of LGBT Youth
Volume Number
17
Issue Number
3
Page Numbers
315-330
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.
