Reconciling Spiritual Values Conflicts for Counselors and Lesbian and Gay Clients

Counselors and lesbian and gay clients experience parallel values conflicts between religious beliefs/spirituality and sexual orientation. This article uses critical thinking to assist counselors to integrate religious/spiritual beliefs with professional ethical codes. Clients are assisted to integr...

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Published in:Adultspan journal 2013-04, Vol.12 (1), p.38-53
Main Authors: Fallon, Kathleen M., Dobmeier, Robert A., Reiner, Summer M., Casquarelli, Elaine J., Giglia, Lauren A., Goodwin, Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict
Coping
Counseling Techniques
Counselor Client Relationship
counselor development
Counselors
Cultural Influences
Ethics
gay and lesbian
Homosexuality
Moral Values
Religion
Religious Factors
Sexual Orientation
Social Values
Spiritual Development
spirituality
values
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Summary:Counselors and lesbian and gay clients experience parallel values conflicts between religious beliefs/spirituality and sexual orientation. This article uses critical thinking to assist counselors to integrate religious/spiritual beliefs with professional ethical codes. Clients are assisted to integrate religious/spiritual beliefs with sexual orientation.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2013.00014.x