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Basic Training Module III: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth: Mental Health Issues and Counseling

Working With Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Questioning Youth: A Training Curriculum for School Psychologists. Basic Training Module III: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth: Mental Health Issues and Counseling.

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Basic Training Module III: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth: Mental Health Issues and Counseling

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  1. Working With Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Questioning Youth: A Training Curriculum for School Psychologists Basic Training Module III: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth: Mental Health Issues and Counseling Prepared by Lisa L. Persinger, PhD, and Constance Patterson, PhD,NASP GLB Issues Committee

  2. Learning Objectives • Identify common stressors of GLB youth. • Identify mental health issues commonly experienced by GLB youth. • Identify appropriate counseling goals related to a GLB student’s developmental stage of self-identity. • Identify do’s and don’ts in counseling with GLB youth.

  3. “I hope you’ll remember me I will remember you I wonder if you see That I must leave I just can not stay I did not want it that way So, I will leave. I will leave you behind, Along with the rest of my life I will miss you Oh I will miss you But don’t look back For now I must pack For my journey Goodbye goodbye Please don’t cry I wish you the best.” Written by Robbie Kirkland 8/12/94

  4. Influences of Society on Identity Societal Attitudes Towards GLB People Social Effects of Prejudice Societal Perceptions of GLB People Identity Self-Concept Ryan & Futterman, 1998.

  5. Individual Resources Influencing Identity • Individuals may develop anything from internalized homophobia to healthy self-concept Identity Self-Concept Social Supports Coping Behaviors Mediating Influences Ryan & Futterman, 1998.

  6. Guidelines for Counseling • Listen • Assess • Support • Counsel or Refer

  7. Counseling in Schools • Consent • Confidentiality • Law Versus Ethics

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