Ethical guidelines LGB

Question 1

What are some key issues for psychologists who provide psychological services to LGB clients to be aware of

Answer 1

1. Human sexuality
2. Coming out
3. The impact of variables like age, gender, cultural and linguistic diversity, disability and religion may influence this process
4. Same sex realtionship and family dynamics
5. Family of origin relationships
6. Struggles with spirituality and religious affiliations
7. Career issues
8. Workplace discrimination
9. Coping strategies

Question 2

What should be assessed when a client has discomforta bout their sexual orientation

Answer 2

1. Is there pressure to change
2. Do they have social support and positive role models
3. What negative stereotypes dothey have

Question 3

What individuals in the LGB community are particularly vulnerabel

Answer 3

Bisexual clients 
young people 
older clients 
CALD
CLients with a disability

Question 4

What must you be aware of when doing research with LGB individuals

Answer 4

Psychological assessment tools and surveys and questionnaires are at times outdated and presume that same sex attraction is wrong

Question 5

When gathering information about individuals how can you respect LGB people

Answer 5

Do not collapse all non-heterosexual identitites into one simplistic category

Question 6

What issues might arise as an LGB psychologist

Answer 6

Boundaries
Exploitation
Privacy and confidentiality

Question 7

If seeking a sexual relationship with a previous client what must you do

Answer 7

1. Wiat for 2 years
2. cosult a senior psychologist
3. encourage the former client to seek independent counselling