Training Issues for Counseling Psychologists in Working with Lesbian Women and Gay Men

1991 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin A. Buhrke ◽  
Louise A. Douce
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Lesbian Women ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Psychology Training Programs ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

Counseling psychology professional organizations clearly state that discrimination on the basis of minority status-be it racial/ethnic, sexual orientation, gender, or other-is unethical and unacceptable. Unfortunately, many counselors and counseling psychologists have received little training with regard to lesbian and gay issues. This article presents ways in which these issues can and should be incorporated into counseling psychology training programs. Academic and internship training are addressed, followed by a discussion of the importance of a safe and appropriate environment for lesbian and gay personnel Specific recommendations are presented and discussed.

The Reintegration of Vocational Psychology and Counseling Psychology

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 801-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Robitschek ◽  
Camille DeBell
Keyword(s):  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Vocational Psychology ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
The Past ◽  
Psychology Training Programs ◽  
Theory Research ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

In the past 20 years, there have been numerous calls for a reinvigoration of vocational psychology. Now, as vocational psychology has grown again within counseling psychology, the authors argue that what is needed is not a reinvigoration but rather a new paradigm that reintegrates vocational psychology and the rest of counseling psychology. The new paradigm conceptualizes vocational issues as an integral part of theory, research, practice, and teaching of counseling psychology. Vocational issues should not over shadow other issues but should be an integrated part of what counseling psychologists do. The articles in this major contribution take steps toward this new paradigm by addressing teaching issues in counseling psychology training programs. If the new paradigm is to be adopted by all counseling psychologists, they must begin in their training programs. These articles give suggestions for how to begin the paradigm shift in this setting, discussing implications for the science and practice of counseling psychology beyond the training programs.

Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults: Associations with Mental, Physical and Social Well-Being

2020 ◽  
pp. 089826432095291
Author(s):  
Anthony Lyons ◽  
Beatrice Alba ◽  
Andrea Waling ◽  
Victor Minichiello ◽  
Mark Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lesbian Women ◽  
Community Connectedness ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Insight Into

Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and gay adults in Australia aged 60 years and older who completed a nationwide survey. Results: Volunteers reported greater positive mental health than non-volunteers. Among the gay men, volunteers additionally reported higher self-rated health and social support and lower psychological distress. Both the lesbian women and gay men who volunteered for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) organisations also reported greater LGBTI community connectedness than volunteers for non-LGBTI organisations. Discussion: These findings provide further insight into potential factors associated with the well-being of older lesbian and gay adults.

The Scientific Stature of Counseling Psychology Training Programs

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Hanish ◽  
John J. Horan ◽  
Beth Keen ◽  
Carolyn Cox St. Peter ◽  
Sherry Dyche Ceperich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Psychology Training ◽  
Psychology Training Programs

Gender and Racial Issues for New Counseling Psychologists in Academia

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadya A. Fouad ◽  
Robert T. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
New Faculty ◽  
Racial Issues ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

Counseling psychology has begun to focus on the concerns of new professionals, but it has not addressed the concerns of women or visible racial/ethnic group members (i.e., Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American) as new counseling psychologists in academia. This article addresses their unique concerns and makes recommendations for new faculty members as well as for the departments that hire them. The article focuses on issues (a) for new professors in counseling psychology, (b) shared by women and visible racial/ethnic group members, and (c) experienced differently by women and visible racial/ethnic group members.

Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Rain

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 701-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg J. Neimeyer ◽  
Rodney K. Goodyear
Keyword(s):  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Psychology Training ◽  
Ongoing Process ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Psychology Training Programs

The three reactions in the September 2005 issue of The Counseling Psychologist provide a context for extending and deepening our understanding of key issues surrounding counseling psychology training programs. This rejoinder (a) comments on their reflections and suggestions, (b) offers a tabular summary of the suggestions made by the various contributors and discussants, and (c) concludes with the hope that this collection of articles and reactions will contribute to an ongoing process of development that will help ensure counseling psychology’s continued viability.

Examining Internationalization in U.S. Counseling Psychology Training Programs

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 724-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica J. Hurley ◽  
Lawrence H. Gerstein ◽  
Stefanía Ægisdóttir
Keyword(s):  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Psychology Training ◽  
Psychology Training Programs

The Hidden Minority

1991 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth E. Fassinger
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Gay Identity ◽  
Lesbian Women ◽  
Therapeutic Work ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Gay Identity Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Counseling Psychologists

This article provides an overview of salient issues related to scientific and therapeutic work with lesbian women and gay men. It is presented in five sections which provide the reader with a review of terms and concepts; a sense of the social context (historically and currently) faced by gay people, a discussion of psychology s approach to gay/lesbian issues, an overview of gay identity development; and an outline of roles and responsibilities of counseling psychologists in working with these populations. Resources are indicated for those wishing further information and direction.

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