Title
LGBTQ Training for School Counselors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2014
Description
This article reviews information related to school counseling and trainings aimed at increasing professional school counselors’ awareness, knowledge, and skill related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) students. Educational concerns related to LGBTQ trainings affecting counselor training programs and counselor educators are discussed. Considerations for school counselor trainings are offered with regard to LGBTQ knowledge, awareness, and skill. Lastly, limitations regarding the extent of research on LGBTQ trainings for school counselor trainees are presented.
Citation Information
Byrd, Rebekah J.; and Milliken, Tammi. 2014. LGBTQ Training for School Counselors. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal. Vol.6(1). 35-50. http://www.tncounselors.org/tca_files/TCA_Journal,_Volume_6,_Number_1,_2014.pdf