Essay Homework
For this homework, access and read the article "Daughter Spurs Shift in Gephardt's View on Gays" in order to answer the following prompts in an essay (750 to 1,000 words), citing three to five sources in addition to the textbook to support your answers:
Think about what the family has gone through and the impact has been on all family members. Chrissy was an adult when she came out to her family as a lesbian, however research is showing more and more people are coming out as early as middle school and a vast majority end of high school.
• Explain the role spirituality can play in identity development during adolescence. Explain how religious teen groups/programs can assist families dealing with identity development. What about teens whose views on religion/spirituality differ from their parents/family? What resources are available for them?
• What local resources are available in your area to help both teenagers and parents understand sexual development issues from a religious stance? As a mental health worker, how can you utilize these resources?
• How could a mental health worker with the Christian worldview help a family dealing with mental health issues about sexual identity or orientation?
Article: Daughter Spurs Shift in Gephardt's View on Gays by Swarns, Rachel L.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.