Affirmative Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Counselor Education and Religious Beliefs: How Do We Bridge the Gap?

The position held by the American Counseling Association, reflecting acceptance, affirmation, and nondiscrimination of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, has created conflicts for some trainees who hold conservative religious beliefs about sexual orientation. This article explores the cou...

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Published inJournal of counseling and development Vol. 92; no. 2; pp. 162 - 169
Main Authors Whitman, Joy S., Bidell, Markus P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.04.2014
Subjects
bisexual
Bisexuality
Bisexuals
Counseling
Counselling
Counselor education
gay
Gays & lesbians
Homosexuality
Homosexuals
lesbian
Lesbians
Professional ethics
Religion
Religious beliefs
Sexual orientation
Trainees
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Summary:The position held by the American Counseling Association, reflecting acceptance, affirmation, and nondiscrimination of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals, has created conflicts for some trainees who hold conservative religious beliefs about sexual orientation. This article explores the counseling profession's evolution regarding LGB‐affirmative counseling and examines the potential conflict this evolution can create for counselor educators who are training students with conservative religious viewpoints about sexual orientation. Recommendations for counselor educators to manage this dilemma are offered.
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ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00144.x