ERIC Number: EJ1278327
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Developing Sexual Diversity Teaching for the Psychological Workforce
Laville, Allán
Psychology Teaching Review, v26 n2 p74-78 2020
Nationally, there is limited guidance for practitioners on how to consider a patient's sexual orientation within therapeutic work and previously, no guidance for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). This is an issue as without appropriate awareness guidance, poor clinical practice will occur. The aim of the sexual diversity project was to create a teaching session which included a safe space to enable rich and deep discussions, which ultimately leads to considering different perspectives and enhanced clinical practice. Benefits for students and PWPs included: (1) creating a safe space for individuals to openly contribute through discussion to a subject that could feel sensitive; (2) consolidation of knowledge tasks; (3) helping to develop new perspectives; and (4) improved clinical practice. Challenges included the consideration of making intersectionality more explicit within the teaching. Sexual diversity teaching supported individuals to develop their knowledge of sexual orientation considerations as well as their reflective and clinical skills.
Descriptors: Psychology, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health, Allied Health Personnel, Diversity, Consciousness Raising, Barriers, LGBTQ People, Skill Development, Student Attitudes, Counselor Training, Higher Education, Social Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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