LGBTQ+ People's Experiences of Barriers and Welcoming Factors When Accessing and Attending Intervention for Psychological Trauma. Issue 1 (1st February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keating, Leah; Muller, Robert T.; Wyers, Cassandra
• Is Part Of: Journal of LGBTQ issues in counseling. Volume 15:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 77
• Page End: 92
• Publication Date: 2021-02-01
• Subjects: Counseling -- intervention barriers -- LGBTQ+ counseling -- LGBTQ+ mental health -- trauma -- trauma therapy; Gays -- Counseling of; Lesbians -- Counseling of; Bisexuals -- Counseling of; Cross-dressers; Transgender people; Counseling; Sexual minority community; Periodicals; 158.30866
• DOI: 10.1080/15538605.2021.1868376
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2692-4951

Abstract

Abstract: The current study investigated experiences of mental health services with members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced trauma. Using survey questions participants identified multiple barriers to accessing and receiving intervention for psychological trauma (e.g., lack of inclusive language in forms/publications, previous anti LGBTQ+ comments made by service providers). Participants also endorsed several provider behaviors that would make interventions more welcoming (e.g., post a bill of rights expressing commitment to nondiscriminatory care, ask clients their pronouns). Intervention strategies to improve LGBTQ+ people's experiences of accessing mental health care for psychological trauma are discussed.