Using Films to Increase Cultural Competence in Working With LGBTQ Clients

Authors

Melodie H. Frick, Western Carolina UniversityFollow
Heather Thompson, Western Carolina UniversityFollow
Russ Curtis, Western Carolina UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

experiential teaching, LGBTQ, cultural competence, films, counselor education

Subject Area

Counselor Education

Abstract

There is a dearth of research on effective strategies for teaching counselors-in-training how to work more effectively with LGBTQ clients. Experiential learning activities, such as watching films, can increase students’ knowledge of their attitudes and beliefs about themselves and culturally diverse clients. This qualitative study explored, in the context of a sexuality and counseling course, how 27 students’ awareness, knowledge, and skills were influenced by the use of two films, For the Bible Tells Me So and Normal, which illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ individuals and their families. Results and implications for counselor educators are provided.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1172

Recommended Citation

Frick, M. H., Thompson, H., & Curtis, R. (2017). Using Films to Increase Cultural Competence in Working With LGBTQ Clients. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1172