Clinical application in sexual orientation

Authors

  • Dayana Musfirah Binti Mustamam Management & Science University
  • Jivanishenthiran A/L Rajathurai Management & Science University
  • Putri Milenia Gusdian Management & Science University
  • Zaireen Zulaika Binti Nasir Khan Management & Science University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21831/progcouns.v1i2.35084

Keywords:

sexual orientation, sexual identity, future counselor

Abstract

When we talk about sexual orientation the first think that come into our mind is on the individual's sexual identity in relation to the gender. But, we should know that sexual orientation and sexual identity are different. Sexual orientation is also generally defined in terms of several groups, such as heterosexuals, where there is psychological, romantic or sexual attraction towards the opposite sex, homosexuals like gay or lesbian with a psychological, social or sexual preference towards the same sex. This paper is one of the assignments in the Multicultural Counseling's subject, which discusses several cases that discuss about client's sexual orientation, then the causes and impacts of the social environment on their sexual orientation. As we know, this problem is a thing that not consider in majority of environment. Also, we convey how future counselors should respond and behave when dealing with sexual orientation clients.

 

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Published

2020-11-29

How to Cite

Binti Mustamam, D. M., A/L Rajathurai, J., Gusdian, P. M., & Binti Nasir Khan, Z. Z. (2020). Clinical application in sexual orientation. ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling, 1(2), 65–70. https://doi.org/10.21831/progcouns.v1i2.35084

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): ProGCouns: Journal of Professionals in Guidance and Counseling

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