Open AccessCounseling LGBT Military Clients Using the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies Framework
Author(s) -
Rebekah Cole
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of social change
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1931-1540
DOI - 10.5590/josc.2021.13.2.06
Subject(s) - multiculturalism , social work , cultural competence , psychological intervention , transgender , psychology , social justice , pedagogy , public relations , sociology , gender studies , political science , criminology , psychiatry , law
When working with LGBT service member clients, counselors should use the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies as a framework to guide their practice as they navigate the intersection between the military culture and LGBT culture. This framework addresses four domains that are foundational for multicultural and social justice competency: (a) counselor self-awareness, (b) the client worldview, (c) the counseling relationship, and (d) counseling and advocacy interventions. Included in the framework are the following aspirational competencies within each domain: attitudes and beliefs, knowledge, skills, and action. Best practices for culturally competent, social-justice-focused work with LGBT service members within each of these domains are discussed.