Open AccessToward Defining, Measuring, and Evaluating LGBT Cultural Competence for Psychologists
Author(s) -
Boroughs Michael S.,
Bedoya C. Andres,
O'Cleirigh Conall,
Safren Steven A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical psychology: science and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.285
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1468-2850
pISSN - 0969-5893
DOI - 10.1111/cpsp.12098
Subject(s) - cultural competence , internship , competence (human resources) , transgender , psychology , lesbian , medical education , pedagogy , medicine , social psychology , psychoanalysis
A central part of providing evidence‐based practice is appropriate cultural competence to facilitate psychological assessment and intervention with diverse clients. At a minimum, cultural competence with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT ) people involves adequate scientific and supervised practical training, with increasing depth and complexity across training levels. To further this goal, we offer 28 recommendations of minimum standards moving toward ideal training for LGBT ‐specific cultural competence. We review and synthesize the relevant literature to achieve and assess competence across the various levels of training (doctoral, internship, postdoctoral, and beyond) in order to guide the field toward best practices. These recommendations are aligned with educational and practice guidelines set forth by the field and informed by other allied professions in order to provide a road map for programs, faculty, and trainees in improving the training of psychologists to work with LGBT individuals.