Watch “Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay & Transgendered Youth Counseling:nImagine that after counseling the couple in the video, you have decided to now meet with their adolescent child alone. Explain how you will prepare for that counseling session.

Preparing for a counseling session with an adolescent child who has a lesbian, bisexual, gay and/or transgender parent or parents can be complicated. It is important to create an environment that is welcoming, comfortable and safe for the individual. The best way to do this is by being prepared. Some of the key steps in preparing for such a counseling session include building trust and rapport, understanding basic concepts related to sexual orientation and gender identity, setting boundaries, assessing present conditions and strengths of the adolescent client, as well as taking into consideration cultural factors which may influence the client’s family dynamics (Koch et al., 2018).

Watch “Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay & Transgendered Youth Counseling:nImagine that after counseling the couple in the video, you have decided to now meet with their adolescent child alone. Explain how you will prepare for that counseling session.