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 in:Journal of counseling and development 2014-04, Vol.92 (2), p.162-169
Main Authors: Whitman, Joy S., Bidell, Markus P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00144.x