TY - BOOK AU - Loue,Sana ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African American Communities T2 - SpringerBriefs in Social Work, SN - 9781461490029 AV - HV40-69.2 U1 - 361.3 23 PY - 2014/// CY - New York, NY PB - Springer New York, Imprint: Springer KW - Social work KW - Psychotherapy KW - Counseling KW - Psychotherapy    KW - Social Work KW - Psychotherapy and Counseling N1 - Introduction -- Chapter 1. African Americans: History and Experience as the “Other” -- Chapter 2. Revelation and Liberation -- Chapter 3. Same-Sex Relations in Scripture and the African- American Church -- Chapter 4. Moving Forward with Individuals -- Chapter 5. Working with Families and Communities -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index N2 - Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-American Communities focuses specifically on helping mental professionals understand the scriptural and historical bases for the negative stance of some African American churches towards same-sex relations, and how that understanding is relevant within the context of mental health care. It provides a summary of the relevant professional literature and examples from clinical practice and/or research. This Brief is a basic reference for social workers, psychologists, counselors and other mental health professionals engaged in direct practice with African American clients and families UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9002-9 ER -