LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling: A Student and Practitioner Handbook

Addressing a need for LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling in training, this meticulously crafted book is designed for graduate counselling students, new practitioners, and cross-disciplinary professionals. Authored by top researchers and clinicians, this collection synthesizes best practices in training and intervention, presenting a blueprint to seamlessly integrate affirmative counselling into academic curricula. Individual chapters cover topics including history, culture, assessment, treatment planning, crisis response, international perspectives, technology, and training. Enriched with resources, real-life case examples, and thoughtful reflection questions, the book moves beyond theory to provide actionable insights for effective LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling in diverse organizational settings. Tailored for graduate programs, this book equips future practitioners to adeptly navigate the complexities of affirmative counselling.

Jeffry Moe, Ph.D., L.P.C. (he/him), is an Associate Professor at Old Dominion University. His practice and scholarship focus on LGBTQ issues in Counselling. He is the recipient of the 2023 Extended Research Award from the American Counselling Association.

Amber L. Pope, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCTP (she/her), is an Assistant Professor of Counsellor Education at William & Mary. She currently serves on the JLGBTQIC Editorial Board and as the Research and Scholarship Committee Chair for ACSSW.

Dilani M. Perera, Ph.D., LPC, LADC, NCC, MAC, BC-TMH (she/her), is the Department Chair and a Professor of Counsellor Education at Fairfield University. She has served in many counselling organizations and currently serves as the President-Elect of IAAOC.

Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D., HS-BCP (she/her), is a Professor and Vice Provost of Strategic Initiatives and Global Affairs at James Madison University. She has extensive leadership experience focusing on diversity, inclusion, human services education, faculty development, retention, and international affairs.