Sexualidade e discriminação de pessoas LGBTQIA+: o papel da clínica psicologica afirmativa como estratégica de enfrentamento.

Abstract

he present study addressed the role of affirmative psychotherapeutic practices and their consequences in the psychological care aimed at the LGBTQIA+ audience (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and others). Group composed of people with sexual orientations and non-heteronormative gender identities. This condition is subject to manifestations of phobic violence of a physical, emotional, social nature and its impacts on the process of construction and acceptance of the identity of these individuals. We carried out qualitative research with a focus on an integrative literature review that addressed the subject in question. Throughout the research process, we identified aspects related to mental illness, motivated by LGBTphobia, its main stressors and the importance of the psychology professional, acting in an affirmative and qualified manner. However, the scarcity of works produced points to the need to continue studies that motivate other contributions on this topic. Keywords: LGBT; LGBTphobia; Psychological clinic; Affirmative therapy