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ERIC Number: EJ891428
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0889-4019
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Career Issues and Workplace Considerations for the Transsexual Community: Bridging a Gap of Knowledge for Career Counselors and Mental Heath Care Providers
Pepper, Shanti M.; Lorah, Peggy
Career Development Quarterly, v56 n4 p330-343 Jun 2008
The field of career counseling has addressed the needs of several minority groups; however, the transsexual community has consistently been overlooked. Transsexual individuals may face many personal and professional obstacles due to the complex psychological aspects and expensive medical procedures inherent in "transitioning" (the complex and multidimensional process of changing genders). Maintaining employment and a steady income are vital when engaging in this costly transition experience. In this article, the authors bridge a gap of knowledge for career counselors and mental health care providers by identifying possible workplace issues and propose 4 primary competency components. A critique of the current literature, recommendations for counselors, and directions for future research are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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