2720 E. Thomas Rd., Suite B-190
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
(tel) 602.535.6468
(fax) 602.595.8968
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
(tel) 602.535.6468
(fax) 602.595.8968
LGBTQ TRAINING & CONSULTATION
LESBIANS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CURVE MAGAZINE, June 2010 Featuring nationally known author Jennifer Storm & Stonewall Institute CEO Courtney Penniman
Gay Counselor Phoenix, Arizona
"You Gotta Give them hope....." - Harvey Milk
LGBTQ Specialization
Stonewall Institute is an innovative provider of mental health and addiction treatment services for Maricopa County's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) population. Our non-judgmental and affirmative clinical approach considers the interplay of psychological, sociological, and familial factors that can impact LGBTQ individuals and families. The Stonewall Model™, described below, embraces the unique value and positive self-worth of all LGBTQ people.
The Stonewall Model™
The Stonewall Model™ affirms the following principles when working with people who identify as LGBTQ:
1) There is nothing inherently wrong with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning individuals
2) LGBTQ relationships are of equal value to heterosexual relationships
3) There are common stages an LGBTQ person goes through when coming to terms with sexual orientation which often involves the negotiation of one's relationship to self, family, and society at large
4) LGBTQ individuals are worthy of having, or reclaiming, a spiritual way of living that embraces who they are and who they were born into this world to be
5) Positive community support can be an important factor in helping LGBTQ individuals to reduce feelings of isolation and to grow toward a positive self-image and self-acceptance
1) There is nothing inherently wrong with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning individuals
2) LGBTQ relationships are of equal value to heterosexual relationships
3) There are common stages an LGBTQ person goes through when coming to terms with sexual orientation which often involves the negotiation of one's relationship to self, family, and society at large
4) LGBTQ individuals are worthy of having, or reclaiming, a spiritual way of living that embraces who they are and who they were born into this world to be
5) Positive community support can be an important factor in helping LGBTQ individuals to reduce feelings of isolation and to grow toward a positive self-image and self-acceptance