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The first element from this week’s material that provided a deeper understanding was the Ward v. Wilbanks case. Upon reviewing this case, the realization of how hard it can be for counselors to put aside their values and beliefs to assist a client. The ACA Code of Ethics (2014) makes it clear that sexual orientation is a protected class and does not condone counselors engaging in discrimination based on sexual orientation. Yet the internal struggle of engaging in a helping relationship, staying neutral to aid the client, and dealing with one’s own convictions of faith if identifying as a Christian. According to Bayne et al., (2021) a group of Christian counselors successfully counseled gay and lesbian clients by being intentional about their well- being, committing to ethical practice, and minimizing sexual identity. All this stemmed from dissonance which may have led to examine themselves and their faith beliefs. Another notable element was how far the research, profession, and behavior of surrounding shareholders have come. Mark Yarhouse, who is an integrationist psychologist, spoke about an integrative approach to counseling individuals with same sex attraction. He mentioned his narrative approach which focuses on a counter story to the claims that may be causing conflict (COUN 504, Lecture Two). This approach is enlightening as it serves as a middle ground to one side of the coin which says, rid yourself of the thoughts and the other says embrace your true self. It seems that Christian psychologists are attempting to find a sweet spot between science and faith. Nevertheless, there is the concern, that in the name of social justice, the Word of God will be neglected. Lastly, research indicating bisexuals often experience discrimination and unpleasantness from both the heterosexual and gay community was shocking. The numbers indicated 5.5% of women and 2% of men identified as bisexual (Hays & Erford, 2023). I would have thought those numbers would be higher. Additionally, my naivete led me to believe bisexual men and women would experience more acceptance as each community would be accepting as the individual had one foot in both. Yet, it reminds me of someone that is biracial navigating in an all-black or all white community. In one, you’re not white enough and the other not black enough. How stressful would that be trying find a place of belonging.

References Bayne, H.B., Harness, L., Kane, B. and Warfield, M. (2021), Christian Counselors and Affirmative Counseling of Lesbian and Gay Clients. Journal of Counseling & Development, 99: 60-71. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12354 . Garzon, Fernando and Yarhouse, Mark. (2024). COUN 504: Multicultural counseling. Week Four, lecture two: Sexual identity in professional counseling practice. Liberty University. https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/582311/pages/watch-sexual-identity-in-professional- counseling-practice?module_item_id=62926927 Hays, D. G., & Erford, B. T. (2023). Developing multicultural counseling competence: A systems approach (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

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