Counseling  Older LGBTQ+ Adults of Color: Relational-Cultural Theory in Practice

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities have faced a history of discriminatory incidents with deleterious effects on mental health and wellness. Compounded with other historically marginalized identities, LGBTQ+ people of color continue to experience disenfranchisement, i...

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Published in:The Professional Counselor (Greensboro, N.C.) N.C.), 2021-10, Vol.11 (3), p.370-382
Main Authors: Chan, Christian D, Frank, Camille D, Demeyer, Melisa, Joshi, Aishwarya, Vargas, Edson Andrade, Silverio, Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Health Care
Adults
African Americans
Age discrimination
Aged
Analysis
Bisexuality
Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Cultural Influences
Empowerment
Gays & lesbians
Gender identity
Grief
Health aspects
Health disparities
Health services
Lesbians
LGBTQ People
Mental Health
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups
Older Adults
Older people
Oppression
Psychological aspects
Racial Bias
Racial discrimination
Racism
Resilience (Psychology)
Social Bias
Social exclusion
Social Isolation
Social Justice
Social networks
Suicides & suicide attempts
Transgender persons
Wellness
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Summary:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities have faced a history of discriminatory incidents with deleterious effects on mental health and wellness. Compounded with other historically marginalized identities, LGBTQ+ people of color continue to experience disenfranchisement, inequities, and invisibility, leading to complex experiences of oppression and resilience. Moving into later stages of life span development, older adults of color in LGBTQ+ communities navigate unique nuances within their transitions. The article addresses the following goals to connect relational-cultural theory (RCT) as a relevant theoretical framework for counseling with older LGBTQ+ adults of color: (a) explication of conceptual and empirical research related to older LGBTQ+ adults of color; (b) outline of key principles involved in the RCT approach; and (c) RCT applications in practice and research for older LGBTQ+ adults of color.
ISSN:2164-3989
2164-3989
DOI:10.15241/cdc.11.3.370