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Sexual Orientation Multicultural competence can include a developed respect toward an individual's sexual orientation. This competence may be accomplished when the counselor is made aware of their assumptions, beliefs, and biases regarding sexual orientation (Hays & Erford, 2023). Three elements have helped deepen my understanding of those who belong to the LGBTQ + community. The first element includes gaining further knowledge of the history and terminology of the community. Gaining a better understanding of certain terminology can allow a counselor to gather insight into the client's worldview and background. The term “sexual identity” is often used within this community. Sexual identity includes an individual’s physical gender, social sex role, and sexual orientation identity. A multicultural competent counselor can gain knowledge from learning terminology used within the community. Addressing this terminology with the client can also allow clients to feel acknowledged and heard. Becoming familiar with certain terminology is helpful to better understand the client and community as a whole. Through developing knowledge of these terms and definitions I am better equipped for future conversations regarding them. Another element that has helped me to better understand this community of clientele is understanding the ostracism that they have faced. The ACA code of ethics informs counselors not to discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation (Hays & Erford, 2023). As counselors, we are to refrain from discrimination and also from imposing our values and beliefs on the client. A competent counselor can be aware of their personal beliefs and attitudes, so they can better understand their clients. Through learning about the discrimination that the community has faced, a counselor could be better inclined to understand their background and formulate a treatment plan for the client. Also, the counselor would be able to develop a social advocacy plan tailored to the discrimination that the individual feels they have experienced. Hays & Erford (2023) have explained the psychological stress that a person from the LGBTQ+ community can endure. Throughout my reading and research, I have better understood the discrimination they have faced. This has allowed me to grow further compassion and see these individuals more as “clients” with a story and impactful pain. In my future work, I am better inclined to grow deeper in compassion and put myself in their shoes to see the discrimination that they may have faced and how it has and can impact them. The third element that has deepened my understanding is acknowledging every aspect of their background. Assessing multiple identities of clients who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community will allow counselors to further understand their background. Competent counselors must be open to equally addressing a client's entire life development. Addressing each aspect such as race, class, culture, ability level along with

sexual orientation, will foster a better understanding and a more tailored approach to treatment (Hays & Erford, 2023). When these aspects are acknowledged, they can be further examined as a part of their life development. As humans, we hold certain beliefs, assumptions, and biases that tailor our worldview. To be a culturally competent counselor, we must be fully self- aware so we can acknowledge these aspects and not let them impose within the counseling relationship. Throughout this module, I have learned that gaining knowledge of an individual’s background involves learning their terminology, possible history of discrimination, and exploring additional aspects of the individual's background. These elements have also aided in reminding me that individuals of the LGBTQ+ are searching for meaning and purpose. In the article “A Different Stripe” we read about a woman in need of identity and confidence. She puts all of her time and effort into trying to define herself and she ends up confused and lost. As Christians, we have been called to love those who are lost and offer guidance and direction in a kind and gentle way. Anderson (2007) states “If not for the grace of God, here I go”. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, for we do not deserve his forgiveness, yet he freely gives it to us. So, I have a newfound compassion to love those who are lost and searching for their identity. Going forward in my future work, I am better able to understand these individuals by respecting their beliefs, understanding their oppression, and accepting their different cultural aspects. Anderson, D. A. (2007). Gracism: The art of inclusion. Intervarsity Press. Hays, D. G., & Erford, B. T. (2023). Developing multicultural counseling competence: A systems approach (4th ed.). Pearson. Sullivan, R. (2018). A Cure for Disconnection . Psychology Today.

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