Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex and queer (LGBTTTIQ) people have specific life factors that relate to substance use and/or mental health problems. These factors include coming out, gender transition, societal oppression, loss of family support, isolation, and the prominence of bar culture in their communities. This manual will help counsellors create an environment where LGBTTTIQ clients feel comfortable talking about their sexual orientation and gender identity. This will allow the counsellor to: best assess the needs of LGBTTTIQ clients engage...

This is a facilitator's manual for counsellors working in substance use settings who would like to augment their practice by seeing couples. It will also be useful for couple counsellors who would like to offer a focused program for clients with substance use issues.The manual evolved from a research project at CAMH. It has been tested and reviewed by consultants, clinicians and researchers practising in the areas of mental health, substance use, and general family services and private practice. The program consists of an assessment session followed by eight sessions, each of which includes:...

Les personnes gaies, lesbiennes, bisexuelles, transgenderistes, transsexuelles, bispirituelles, intersexuelles et queers (LGBTTBIQ) pr sentent des facteurs de vie sp cifiques, li s des probl mes de toxicomanie ou de sant mentale. Ces facteurs comprennent le processus d'affirmation de leur identit, la transition sexuelle, l'oppression sociale, la perte du soutien familial, l'isolement et la pr dominance des bars dans les communaut s LGBTTBIQ. Ce manuel aidera les conseillers cr er un milieu o les clients LGBTTBIQ ne se sentiront pas g n s de parler de leur orientation ou de leur identit...

Ce livret est la deuxieme publication de la serie Ce que les parents doivent savoir sur leurs adolescents. Redige dans un style simple et familier, il decrit les defi s et les risques qui surviennent au cours de l'adolescence. Ce peut etre une periode angoissante tant pour les adolescents que pour les parents. Des pressions s'exercent sur les adolescents pour qu'ils fassent l'essai de substances intoxicantes ou adoptent des comportements a risque. Les parents peuvent faire face a des situations diffi ciles: ils doivent trouver un juste milieu entre le besoin pour l'adolescent de devenir de...