Training crisis intervention specialists and peer group counselors as therapeutic agents in the gay community
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This paper describes the development of a training program to provide unique services to homosexuals in crisis. The focus of the program was on the utilization of gay nonprofessionals as therapeutic agents in specific crisis situations and the development of a follow-up program to prevent future crises. Emphasis was placed on many aspects of the social milieu to provide comprehensive community intervention.
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Public Health Training Program Health Psychology Therapeutic Agent Intervention Specialist
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