June is Pride Month, 30 days of celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. Several cities across the world host parades, demonstrations, and events to recognize the presence and beauty of these identities. Born from the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, Pride has been celebrated for the past 54 years beginning in 1970 in New York City. The historic Latina pioneer […]
Cultural Competencies for Counseling Latinx LGBTQ+ Clients
Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals have to navigate a complex set of cultural identities, which
requires counselors of this population to be proficient in a range of multicultural and social
justice competencies. The intersection between Latinx and LGBTQ+ identities is complex, with
many factors to consider. Latinx Americans are a diverse group of people with heritage coming
from many different countries, including Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Central and South
America. (Sager et al., 2001).
