Assessing Factors Affecting LGBT Clients

Assessing Factors Affecting LGBT Clients

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1. Explain why is it important for social workers to assess the impact differences in class, ethnicity, healthstatus, rural or urban background, and gay identity has on LGBT clients. Be specific and provide examples. Use one peer-review article to help support your answer. No websites are to be used.

2. Describe/Explain the “coming out” process. How may social workers help LGBT clients resolve problems potentially involved in “coming out?” Be specific and provide examples.

3. Describe/Explain some of the challenges LGBT clients will face as they age. What strategies and/or interventions may social workers use to help LGBT clients cope and prepare for aging? Be specific and provide examples.