Abstract
There is currently a lack of access to evidence-based practice approaches for working with LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) youth, especially in terms of identifying and understanding the strength and structure of youths’ relational networks and enhancing their access to supportive resources. This article offers a commentary on the use of a modified ecomapping method as a potential practice strategy to assist providers in analyzing and addressing the support-related needs of LGBTQ youth, and encourages research to evaluate its effectiveness.
Keywords
LGBTQ youth, Ecomap, Practice, Support networks, Strategies