LGBTQ+ Empowerment Intervention
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:15 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Oglethorpe C
Target Audience
Secondary
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Appropriate for All Counselors
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Advocacy
Abstract
The Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling Competencies urges that all persons have the potential to live a fully functioning, emotionally healthy life. High school experiences are stunting LGBTQ+ youth's potential; they experience higher levels of victimization, resulting in a disconnect from their school community, poor academic performance, and decreased desire for post-secondary education. School Counselors are uniquely positioned to address this vulnerability through individualized college and career readiness activities.