Byrd, R., & Hays, D. G. (2013). Evaluating a Safe Space Training for School Counselors and Trainees Using a Randomized Control Group Design. Professional School Counseling, 17(1), 20-31. Authors Rebekah Byrd and Danica G. Hays researched the benefits of training school counselors with Safe Space. The goal was to use this training to increase knowledge, awareness, and the skills counselors may need to work with LGBTQ youth and then attempt to quantify the program’s effectiveness.
After reading the case studies about Sam, Brandon, and Diego, the different approaches that were done for each individual were potential for each client to reach their goal/outcome. Each client had different issues pertaining to the stigma of their sexuality. The clients in their case study were affect by the stigma of being gay, along with their self-identity. They were bothered by how others would and did view them, while also dealing with other problems of depression, thoughts of suicide, and abuse.
In October 12, 2010, Joel Burns made a public message towards the GLBT teens by sharing a personal story. He delivered an amazing message by sharing also those who’ve been victims of being portrayed as gay, bullying, and suicides. Inspiring the young GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender) teens that life does not end by the words of others who have an oppose mentality. Life does get better once you graduate high school, adventure throughout your adult life, finding someone you may last a lifetime, and building a foundation just like those individuals who singled you out for having different interest. “...that the things would get easier, please stick around, society will change, please live long enough to see it…”
Liam Delaney Mr. Musgrove Senior comp Lit 16 February 2023 LGBTQ+ Mental Health: An Overview of Current Research and Implications for Practice LGBTQ+ individuals are a diverse group of people who face various mental health challenges due to the stigma and discrimination they experience. Despite progress toward greater acceptance and inclusion in recent years, many LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face discrimination, harassment, and violence, which can negatively impact their mental health. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of current research on LGBTQ+ mental health, highlighting key findings and implications for practice. Studies consistently show that LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of mental health problems than their
In one portion of this study, the problem behaviors of both lesbian and straight parented children were analyzed. It was shown that children from both households fared similarly in frequency of substance abuse and delinquent behavior (Manning, W. D). In the same study the wellbeing of the children with same-sex parents were compared to those with different-sex parents under a wide spectrum of measures of wellbeing. These include but are not limited to, academic performance, cognitive and social development, as well as psychological health. All compared measures were again found to be if not the same than similar (Manning, W.
Many parents of the victims often have a hard time accepting the fact that their child is different and react in an unfavorable way. For example, in the book “Violence Against Queer People,” by Doug Meyer, who explains how most teens who come out to their parents are thrown out of the house. Being thrown out of their own home drives them to substituting school pastimes. “Drugs and prostitution replace school as a way of life. At the most critical time of their lives, their parents have denied them the support they need to become productive adults.”
The effects of school-based support on sexual minority youth are well documented, notably, a recent study by Dr. Carol Goodenow, a Director of School Health Programs, suggests that perceived staff support lowered suicidality in LGBT youth (588). This means that schools that had some staff support had lower student suicide rates than schools that did not have staff
In the latest news, many LGBT activists are trying to ban gay conversion therapy. Mathew Shurka a supporter on banning conversion therapy talks about his struggles with coming out to his father. Then for the next 5 years his dad to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a discredited form of psychotherapy that almost broke his family apart. For the next couple years, Shurka followed strict rules not to speak to his mother and sister and they went through a process to try and detect any childhood trauma that have apparently may have lead to the cause of the homosexuality. Today, Shurka is part of the movement to help outlaw gay conversion therapy and now in recent new President Obama has a jump on this movement and supported it.
My enthusiasm for this field is rooted in supporting and caring for others. When people asked me “what do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer was ever changing. The one constant was my passion for helping children. While attending undergrad at Stephen F. Austin State University, this field fell into my lap.
As a recent graduate from Human and Social Sciences of Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, I am elated to apply for admission to the graduate program for the Master of Arts in psychology. I am a dedicated psychology graduate with experience working in a clinical setting and addressing behavioral and emotional needs of youth in a residential and school based setting. Through my work as a student at this prestigious university, I plan on gaining the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful clinical psychologist to serve the inner city demographic and help adolescents reach their highest potential in life skills and wellness goals. During my undergraduate program, I had the pleasure of attending
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Transsexual) youth homelessness makes up only 5 to 7 percent of the general youth population, yet up to 40 percent of youth experiencing homelessness. Many LGBTQ youth face harassment, victimization, violence, social stigma, rejection, and discrimination in their families, schools, employment, and social settings. LGBTQ identified youth ages 13 to 17, provides important information regarding how LGBTQ young people experience life in their communities. Nearly half of LGBTQ youth (47 percent) surveyed they do not “fit in” in their community, while only 16 percent of non LGBTQ youth reported feeling that way. 63 percent stated that they will need to move to another part of the country in order to feel accepted.
Suicide and Bullying Among LGBTQ Youth Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24 (CDC). Students who fall into the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning identity groups report being five times as more likely to miss school because they feel unsafe after being bullied because of their sexual orientation. LGB youth are 4 times more likely, and questioning youth are 3 times more likely, to attempt suicide as their straight peers (CDC). Nearly half of young transgender people have seriously thought about taking their lives, and one quarter report having made a suicide attempt (Grossman and D’Augelli). It is impossible to know the exact suicide rate of LGBTQ youth because sexuality and gender minorities
According to Karolyn Ann Hicks from Washington College, “the Court reaffirmed this rationale in Pierce v. Society of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, 183 in which it decided that parents have autonomy under the Fourteenth Amendment with regard to raising their children.184.”Many young adult minors by law must do whatever treatment their parent/guardian feels is needed for the teens mental or physical health. Some of those treatments may include having to attend conversion therapy. The young LGBTQ+ adults may not get the final say in whether they go to treatment or not (Hein and Matthews). But, according to Christopher Blackwell from the University of Central Florida, “Strong evidence indicates the effects of these therapies on GLBT clients can be harmful and damaging and in fact, result in serious psychological trauma to clients.” As a result of having gone to reparative therapy some patients have come forward and said that the after effects of attending has attributed to them having “anger, depression, suicidal ideations, and sexual dysfunction” (Sandley).
Most of the client’s that attend Youth-Outlook often come to group each week so that they can feel supported, respected, and be social with peers and adults are who understand and are part of the LGBTQ community. Also, these young people come to the group, because they need to feel safe from the outside
Malaguzzi (1993, p. 1) states the importance of recognising that each child within the classroom, brings unique experiences, feelings, and relationships with them. Interviewee B’s discussion of Jessica’s schooling experience supports this idea. She discusses that the staff at Jessica’s school to into account Jessica’s individual experience as a transgender child to assist her in transition from male to female in the classroom. She noted the extremities of the school’s actions to support her daughter and allow her to feel included and safe during the transitional period. Interviewee B discussed the school informing her fellow parents of the change along with information about gender dysphoria, the use of literature to explain the change to children at a level they understood and the conscious effort made by staff to use female
