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Publication Date: 2021
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Counseling Older LGBTQ+ Adults of Color: Relational-Cultural Theory in Practice
Chan, Christian D.; Frank, Camille D.; DeMeyer, Melisa; Joshi, Aishwarya; Vargas, Edson Andrade; Silverio, Nicole
Professional Counselor, v11 n3 p370-382 2021
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities have faced a history of discriminatory incidents with deleterious effects on mental health and wellness. Compounded with other historically marginalized identities, LGBTQ+ people of color continue to experience disenfranchisement, inequities, and invisibility, leading to complex experiences of oppression and resilience. Moving into later stages of life span development, older adults of color in LGBTQ+ communities navigate unique nuances within their transitions. The article addresses the following goals to connect relational-cultural theory (RCT) as a relevant theoretical framework for counseling with older LGBTQ+ adults of color: (a) explication of conceptual and empirical research related to older LGBTQ+ adults of color; (b) outline of key principles involved in the RCT approach; and (c) RCT applications in practice and research for older LGBTQ+ adults of color.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Older Adults, Minority Groups, Social Bias, Racial Bias, Wellness, Mental Health, Resilience (Psychology), Counseling Techniques, Cultural Influences, Social Justice, Empowerment, Access to Health Care, Social Isolation, Grief
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