Based on a survey of the psychotherapy histories of 600 lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals, the number, duration, and circumstances of each therapy episode, and respondents' views of their therapists and of therapy, are reported. Findings suggest that lesbians and gay men are among the most active and satisfied--but least acknowledged--consumers of psychotherapy. Routine inclusion of sexual orientation as a demographic variable in mental health services research is proposed.

This article presents a reciprocal model of mentoring as an alternative approach to more traditional mentoring models. A mentor, experienced with online course delivery and pedagogy, worked with six online instructors over two academic terms within a reciprocal mentorship model. This model was designed to build a collaborative learning relationship which would benefit each partner. The mentoring was scheduled on a justin-time basis in response to each online instructor's needs. Study results show that the time commitments required to accomplish the goals of the mentoring project were challenging for participants; that post-secondary institutions have a responsibility to provide multiple supports (including, for example, mentoring assistance) for faculty members teaching online; and that developing a structured mentoring program could facilitate a more effective reciprocal mentoring process, with benefits for both mentors and mentees.

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