{"title":"Joe Kort","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoe Kort offers insightful and compassionate guidance within the \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e category, specialising in mental health and therapeutic practices. His work often addresses the unique experiences of LGBTQ individuals, providing valuable perspectives on therapy and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful explorations of emotional wellbeing, identity, and relationship dynamics, presented with clarity and empathy. Kort's books serve as essential resources for both professionals and those seeking deeper understanding of themselves and others.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lgbtq-clients-in-therapy-by-joe-kort-9781324000488","title":"LGBTQ Clients in Therapy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA therapist who treats LGBTQ clients often must be more than \u003cem\u003egay friendly\u003c\/em\u003e. Clinical experience, scientific research, and cultural understanding are advancing rapidly, and the task of being LGBTQ informed is ever-changing in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLGBTQ Clients in Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e covers topics such as how to avoid making the common mistake of believing that \"a couple is a couple,\" thus treating LGBTQ couples the same as their heterosexual counterparts; how to treat clients struggling in \"mixed\" orientation marriages and relationships (straight and LGBTQ spouses in the same couple); and how to work with all clients who have non-heteronormative sexual behaviours and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps most importantly, the book discusses covert cultural sexual abuse (the trauma suffered from having to suppress one's own sexual and gender identity) as well as the difficult process of coming out to family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA therapist's job is to help clients and their identities through their own lens and not anyone else's—especially the therapist's. The gay affirmative principles put forward in this book will help you build a stronger relationship with your LGBTQ clients and become the go-to therapist in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596762956012,"sku":"9781324000488","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3847b00ac5c6113ecbe75b1b3832f50a.jpg?v=1777956319"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joe-kort.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}