Faith, Race, and LGB Affirmation: Experiences of African American Counselors‐in‐Training. (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harris, Janeé R. Avent; Roberston, Derek L.; Jones, Brenda; Prado, Ashley M.
• Is Part Of: Counselor education and supervision. Volume 56:Number 2(2017:Jun.)
• Page Start: 145
• Page End: 158
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Black church -- affirmative counseling -- ethics -- counselor education -- LGB; Counselors -- Training of -- Periodicals; Counselors -- Supervision of -- Periodicals; 361.060715
• DOI: 10.1002/ceas.12068
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0011-0035

Abstract

Abstract : In this phenomenological study, the authors investigated the experiences of African American counselors‐in‐training, with roots in the Black church, as they navigated their faith and professional responsibilities to provide affirming services to lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Findings suggest attitudes toward lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients are intertwined with faith, race, and community allegiance.