Practitioner Training for Counseling Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients

The combined effects of heterosexual bias and lack of formal training on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) issues are hypothesized to manifest inappropriate mental health practitioner behaviors. Research on graduate therapist training and student attitudes has found heterosexual bias and inadequacies...

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Published inJournal of lesbian studies Vol. 6; no. 3-4; pp. 111 - 120
Main Author Lidderdale, Melissa A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Taylor & Francis Group 21.10.2002
Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects
bisexual
counselor
Education
Gay
Gays & lesbians
Human relations
Interpersonal communication
lesbian
Personal relationships
training
training
counselor
lesbian
Gay
bisexual
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Summary:The combined effects of heterosexual bias and lack of formal training on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) issues are hypothesized to manifest inappropriate mental health practitioner behaviors. Research on graduate therapist training and student attitudes has found heterosexual bias and inadequacies in preparation to serve LGB clients. The need for graduate level training of mental health practitioners is apparent. This article reviews recommended training methods for providing training in LGB issues. A psychoeducational model developed to concurrently increase trainee awareness, knowledge, and skills in counseling LGB people is presented. Suggestions for implementation of curricula and strategies for use in addressing heterosexism in the training environment are also provided.
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ISSN:1089-4160
1540-3548
DOI:10.1300/J155v06n03_10