LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Transition-Related Care

Catalog description

Social justice and advocacy are central to the work of the counseling and helping profession. It is imperative that mental health counselors utilize their voice, power, and privilege to advocate for communities that are negatively impacted by hateful rhetoric. This course provides students with an overview of social justice and advocacy standards, as well as practical tools to advocate for clients in the LGBTQ+ community. In particular, students gain knowledge and practical skills in writing letters of support for LGBTQ+ clients.