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Insights on Counseling
Working with an LGBTGEQIAP+ student has provided me with the insight that I must continue to be vigilant in addressing any systemic inequities they may face in order to create a safe and equitable school environment. Through my counseling role, I have taken intentional steps to ensure that this student is heard and respected, through affirming language and understanding their diverse perspectives. To further support this student, I have taken steps to create an environment in which they feel safe to express their identity and be their authentic selves. This includes pushing for more inclusive school policies, educating staff on the importance of using gender-neutral language when interacting with students, and engaging in ongoing conversations about how to foster an inclusive and accepting climate. I also continue to create resources for them such as information about local LGBTQIA+ support groups and organizations that can provide additional personal and professional support. Further, I work on engaging in regular conversations with this student and their family to ensure that their needs are being met and to create a supportive environment in which they can thrive.
As a school counselor, I have also taken steps to...…I continue to work to train and educate staff on best practices and how to create a more affirming environment for LGBTGEQIAP+ individuals in the school setting. Creating a safe, supportive space for these students allows them to feel seen, heard and respected without fear of judgement or discrimination. This can lead to decreased feelings of isolation, improved mental health outcomes, increased academic performance, and reduced dropout rates amongst these students. Additionally, providing an inclusive learning environment encourages empathy and understanding amongst all students as they learn about different identities and experiences on their own terms. By creating a more affirming…
Sexual Orientation of the Parent and Child Custody Proceedings Many scholars have noted that the struggle that has ensued in the last few decades regarding equal rights and treatment for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community is akin to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The struggle is fundamentally the same: portions of Americans are being denied their rights for superficial reasons that they cannot control. Just as
Finally, it was found that the anterior commissure in homosexual men and heterosexual women is larger and in heterosexual men it is smaller. As a final example, Savic et al. studied the activation of the brain in heterosexual women and heterosexual and homosexual men in response to the odours of and EST, two chemicals which may act as human pheromones (Carlson, 2007). They found that the brains of homosexual men
sexual orientation and whether it is the result of the nature or environment has been the source of acrimonious debate for several decades. The debate has involved a wide spectrum of individuals such as scientists, religious officials, politicians, and the general public. Both sides of the issue possess strong feelings that they are correct in their assessment and the emotional nature of the issue has caused hard feelings to
Homosexuality Sexual orientation is the endurance of a personal quality which inclines people into having sexual or romantic attractions to people of; same sex, opposite sex or both sexes or even more than one gender. These attractions are categorized as heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality respectively. These categories form the aspects of the nature of an individual's sexual identity. In short, sexual orientation is an individual's sense of identity which is on
Gay Marriage A Discussion about the Relevant Factors that Affect Same-Sex Partners in the Modern World Gay marriage, or same-sex marriage, is one of the most controversial topics in the modern age. It can be a divisive topic because many people feel strongly about the issue from both sides. Many argue that any form of partnership should have equal rights as the traditional marriages do and cite legal arguments and make reference
Gay Marriage Many same-sex couples want to be granted the right to legally marry. The reason is simple: They are in love with each other. They want to honor their relationship in the greatest way society has to offer, by making a public commitment to stand together in good times and bad life brings. While they receive some state-level protections, they do not receive most of the federal emotional and economic