A Counselor's Perspective on Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Authors

Maya Turn, University of Northern Colorado

Abstract

Jean Piaget's understanding of concrete operational thought reminds us that for healthy psychosocial behaviors, one must have a solid foundation in one's own identity among other concepts. Furthermore, a typical part of one's identity of self, individuals must explore likes, dislikes, comforts, and discomforts within sensual, sexual, and/or affectional self. This literature review will discuss the impacts of heteronormative counselors' support of adolescent LGBTQ+ identifying people who often experience marginalization for sexual identity exploration and expression. It is the group's goal to better understand what effective advocacy would mean for their quality of life.

Recommended Citation

Turn, Maya (2024) "A Counselor's Perspective on Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Youth," The Bear Counseling Collective: Vol. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://digscholarship.unco.edu/bcc/vol1/iss1/2