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Counselors Should Target Discrimination And Be Advocates For Transgender Clients

Started by Chaunte, March 21, 2008, 11:20:02 AM

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Counselors Should Target Discrimination And Be Advocates For Transgender Clients
Maya Elin O'Neil
Ellen Hawley McWhirter

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry
Also Included In: Public Health;  Medical Malpractice / Litigation;  Sexual Health / STDs
Article Date: 21 Mar 2008 - 1:00 PDT

Two University of Oregon doctoral students dove into issues of transgender identities -- in the workplace and professional counseling -- and surfaced with a call for psychologists and vocational counselors to not only treat but to act as advocates for their clients -- and to help end discrimination in the workplace.


http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/101278.php
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