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Christian Counselors and Affirmative Counseling of Lesbian and Gay Clients
Author(s) -
Bayne Hannah B.,
Harness Luke,
Kane Brianna,
Warfield Myranda
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/jcad.12354
Subject(s) - lesbian , psychology , counseling psychology , homosexuality , counselor education , psychotherapist , interpretative phenomenological analysis , phenomenology (philosophy) , clinical psychology , social psychology , higher education , qualitative research , sociology , psychoanalysis , social science , philosophy , epistemology , political science , law
In this phenomenological study, we interviewed 12 counselors who identified as both religious and able to provide ethical and competent counseling to lesbian and gay clients. Participants discussed their lived experiences providing counseling. Our analysis revealed three primary themes: seeking congruence, responding to lesbian and gay clients, and cultivating competency. We discuss these findings and identify implications for counselor training and practice.