You are treating an Asian American woman who self-identifies as a
bisexual alcoholic. She says her sexuality is related to her alcoholism
because others in her social network condemn her when she dates
women and it makes her want to drink.
She tried two different AA
groups but feels uncomfortable at both. What do you do?
A. Validate the client's experience of attraction to both genders and
include her family and friends in her treatment.
B. Validate the client's experience of attraction to both genders and
help her develop social networks that support her identity.
C. Refer her to specialized treatment for lesbians.
D. Refer her to specialized treatment for Asian Americans.
B
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