MFT Program Policies on Referral of LGBT Clients |
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Authors: | Hoa N Nguyen Erika L Grafsky Fred P Piercy |
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Institution: | 1.Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Human Development,Virginia Tech,Blacksburg,USA |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine program policies that govern whether or not student therapists can refer lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer clients, based on the therapist’s religious beliefs. We conducted a qualitative survey with program directors of Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education—accredited marriage and family therapy programs to ask what policies monitor client referrals that are solely based on the therapist’s beliefs toward sexual orientation and gender identity. Implications revolve around finding congruency between the program’s philosophy, policy, expectations for students, and ethics. We provide recommendations for addressing these issues early on in the recruitment process. |
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