Title
Allies for All: Competencies for Working with LGBTQ Individuals Throughout the Lifespan
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2012
Description
Although core counseling processes are necessary for working with LGBTQ individuals, they are not sufficient. Given unique concerns, needs, and experiences across the lifespan, specialized awareness, knowledge and skills are needed for effective counseling service delivery for this diverse population. Awareness of personal and societal values as well as homoprejudice will be explored. Sexual and gender identity models, ethical and systemic issues, and unique LGBTQ concerns (including within group diversity) will be discussed. Through various activities, emphasis will be on skill development of appropriate counseling and systemic intervention strategies with respect to various counselor work settings (schools, agencies, higher education).
Location
San Francisco, CA
Citation Information
Robertson, Patricia E.; Byrd, Rebekah J.; and Scarborough, Janna L.. 2012. Allies for All: Competencies for Working with LGBTQ Individuals Throughout the Lifespan. American Counseling Association, San Francisco, CA. https://aca.digitellinc.com/aca/sessions/1058/view