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...

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...