Exploring the counseling experiences of Filipino counselors with lesbians, gays and bisexuals
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Counseling
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Leo J. Capeding
Defense Panel Member
Nancy C. Rayos
Barbara Wong Fernandez
Abstract/Summary
This study aims to explore the Counseling Experiences of Filipino Counselors with Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals. It specifically seeks to answer the following questions: Significant Counseling Experiences of Filipino Counselors with Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals and the Counselors thoughts and feelings in the beginning and end phase of counseling LGB clients. Twelve Filipino Counselors who are currently practicing counseling in the Philippines are the participants of this study. They include psychologists, clinicians, and counselors working in a community, clinical or educational setting. Each of them had at least one counseling experience with an LGB client. A qualitative descriptive research design using an in-depth interview guide was employed in this study. Through this research method, this study takes into account that viewpoints and practices in the field are different because of the diverse subjective perspectives and social background related to them. The findings in this study reveal that the counselors beliefs, values and attitudes play an important role in the counseling process and outcome. Furthermore, counselors are accepting of their LGB client and sensitive to their concerns. Despite their own personal beliefs and biases, they still accepted their LGB clients in counseling because it is their call of duty. Based on their perceived need, it is recommended that the counselor should be aware of his own biases and prejudices towards LGB clients. This awareness would aid the counselor in helping the client more effectively. Continuing professional growth such as attending seminars and LGB forums, reading journals, doing research and enrolling into graduate studies would also help in counseling LGB clients better.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG004530
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Recommended Citation
Pantaleon, J. K. (2009). Exploring the counseling experiences of Filipino counselors with lesbians, gays and bisexuals. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3752