Miriam Jaffe, PhD, LSW, is an assistant teaching professor of graduate composition in the Rutgers University Writing Program. She specializes in issues of autobiography and life-writing. Megan Conti, LCSW, DSW, is a specialist in sexual trauma. She practices through a psychodynamic, feminist lens with clients aged 3-75 in both community-based mental health agencies and in private practice. Jeffrey Longhofer, PhD, LCSW, is an associate professor of social work at Rutgers University. He is the author of A-Z of Psychodynamic Practice and co-author of On Being and Having a Case Manager. His clinical practice focuses on children, adolescents, and adults. Jerry Floersch, LCSW, PhD, is an associate professor of social work at Rutgers University. He is the author of Meds, Money, and Manners: The Case Management of Severe Mental Illness and co-author of Qualitative Methods for Practice Research. His clinical practice focuses on adolescents and adults.
"""Trauma related to being LGBTQ or non-binary is sadly all too common, and the field has long needed an in-depth exploration of sexual traumas, especially one designed for practicing social workers. Presented by experienced clinicians, the case studies include people living in other nations and cultures, in the child protection system, those who are immigrants or asylum seekers, and those having struggles with religion, who are seeking psychotherapy to cope with a range of life crises. Enriched by invitations to reflect on each case presented, this casebook is a ""must read"" for those dedicated to affirmative practice with LBGTQ and non-binary people who have experienced sexual trauma."" Jeane W. Anastas, Ph.D., LMSW, ACSW, professor of social work, New York University ""This innovative book offers several rich and in-depth case examples which can be used to deepen both education and clinical supervision. What makes this book distinct is how the editors focused the contributors on ""writing to the question"" and considering how to create ""play"" in the clinical encounter. For example, instead of bringing a theoretical orientation to the clinical encounter, they encouraged centering not-knowing in order to deeply sit listening for what the client says, who the client is, and what the client needs. The focus on LGBTQ Trauma is critical as there are few texts that integrate theory, literature and practice for this often-invisible population. This book seamlessly provides core readings and questions at the end of each case to allow space for more questioning, learning, understanding and growing. Impressive compilation of scholars bringing together complex, current case contexts, such as undocumented youth, gender-non-conforming, and traumatic experiences, to name a few."" Michelle R. Munson, Ph.D., LMSW, professor, New York University Silver School of Social Work ""Trauma related to being LGBTQ or non-binary is sadly all too common, and the field has long needed an in-depth exploration of sexual traumas, especially one designed for practicing social workers. Presented by experienced clinicians, the case studies include people living in other nations and cultures, in the child protection system, those who are immigrants or asylum seekers, and those having struggles with religion, who are seeking psychotherapy to cope with a range of life crises. Enriched by invitations to reflect on each case presented, this casebook is a 'must read' for those dedicated to affirmative practice with LBGTQ and non-binary people who have experienced sexual trauma."" Jeane W. Anastas, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, professor of social work, New York University ""This innovative book offers several rich and in-depth case examples which can be used to deepen both education and clinical supervision. What makes this book distinct is how the editors focused the contributors on 'writing to the question' and considering how to create 'play' in the clinical encounter. For example, instead of bringing a theoretical orientation to the clinical encounter, they encouraged centering not-knowing in order to deeply sit listening for what the client says, who the client is, and what the client needs. The focus on LGBTQ trauma is critical as there are few texts that integrate theory, literature, and practice for this often-invisible population. This book seamlessly provides core readings and questions at the end of each case to allow space for more questioning, learning, understanding, and growing. An impressive compilation of scholars brings together complex, current case contexts, such as undocumented youth, gender-non-conforming, and traumatic experiences, to name a few."" Michelle R. Munson, PhD, LMSW, Professor, New York University Silver School of Social Work"