Perceived competency in working with LGB clients: where are we now?/
By: Graham, Stephanie R.
Contributor(s): Carney, Jamie S | Kluck, Annette S.
Description: v.51:1.ISSN: 0011-0035.Other title: Counselor Education and Supervision.Subject(s): HOMOSEXUALITYDDC classification: 050/G76 Summary: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients use counseling services at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts, yet current training for counselors may be inadequate. In this online study, 234 graduate counselor education and counseling psychology students completed the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale (Bidell, 2005) and provided information about their training in working with LGB clients. Participants viewed themselves as more competent on the Awareness and Knowledge subcales than on the Skills subscale. Increased level of training (doctoral vs. master's), number of LGB clients seen in practica, and attendance at LGB-focused workshops and conferences were associated with increased competence. Implications for programmatic development are discussed.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients use counseling services at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts, yet current training for counselors may be inadequate. In this online study, 234 graduate counselor education and counseling psychology students completed the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale (Bidell, 2005) and provided information about their training in working with LGB clients. Participants viewed themselves as more competent on the Awareness and Knowledge subcales than on the Skills subscale. Increased level of training (doctoral vs. master's), number of LGB clients seen in practica, and attendance at LGB-focused workshops and conferences were associated with increased competence. Implications for programmatic development are discussed.
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