BRIEF SUMMARY
Supporting students on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, as well as their allies, is critical in the role of the school counselor as often, these students are most at-risk of being marginalized (at home and/or school) and exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-harm. They are also disproportionately at risk for completion of suicide. The follow resources can greatly help school counselors support students of this demographic.
KEY POINTS
- Many resources exist to support LGBTQ+ students, families, and allies.
- It is critical to utilize the ASCA Code of Ethics, position statements, and in following your school’s policies when supporting LGBTQ+ students, advocating for change as necessary
SHARED WISDOM
- Q: Can you tell me what your school does in regards to students requesting we use chosen pronouns, in this case they/them? What are legal obligations? Violation of Title IX? I absolutely support it, but I’m trying to build a strong case to convince others.
- A: You may want to refer to these resources: https://www.glsen.org/
activity/respect-all-policy- recommendations-support-lgbtq- students and https://www.tolerance.org/ sites/default/files/2018-09/ TT-LGBTQ-Best-Practices-Guide. pdf
- A: You may want to refer to these resources: https://www.glsen.org/
- Using the correct pronouns can make a huge difference for transgender students:Â https://news.utexas.edu/2018/03/30/name-use-matters-for-transgender-youths-mental-health
- School counselors may very well be the only means of support for an LGBTQ+ student; any support, even a listening ear and acceptance, can be pivotal.
- School counselors are in a unique and exciting position to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ students, families, and allies.
- Registering your Gay-Straight Alliance:
GSA NETWORK
Register your Gay-Straight Alliance now and get support throughout the school year!
RESOURCES
- Indiana Youth Group – Indiana Youth Group (IYG) creates safe spaces, provides wellness programming, and educates LGBTQ youth and the community.Â
- Trans Youth Handbook from Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic
- https://www.hrc.org/resources/schools-in-transition-a-guide-for-supporting-transgender-students-in-k-12-s One of the best resources available for transgender student support socially/emotionally, legally, academically from grades K-12.
- https://www.glsen.org/– national support for LGBTQ+ youth, allies, and families, as well as guidance on starting a GSA (Gay-Straight or Gender and Sexuality Alliance) at your school.Â
- https://www.glsen.org/educate/resources/curriculum– resources for educatorsÂ
- https://www.glsen.org/educate/resources/lesson-plans– lesson plansÂ
- https://www.glsen.org/educate/professional-development/toolkits– professional development toolkits, including a Safe Space toolkitÂ
- http://www.indianagsanetwork.org/– Indiana Gender and Sexuality Alliance (state-level support)Â
- https://www.glaad.org/– Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against DefamationÂ
- https://www.pflag.org/Â
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.00ycdnjl1bvqdin10o72hngcv2a1v– The Trevor Project- support for LGBTQ+ youth considering suicide; talk and text linesÂ
- ASCA’s LGBTQ+ Position Statement:Â https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/PositionStatements/PS_LGBTQ.pdfÂ
- ASCA’s Position Statement: Transgender and Non-Conforming Youth:Â https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/PositionStatements/PS_Transgender.pdfÂ
- http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/publications-a-z/2881-gender-expansive-students-at-higher-risk-for-suicidal-behaviorÂ
- Communicating a Change in Gender Status
- The Trevor Project (unique resources for LGBTQ youth on suicide prevention)
- National Day of Silence (GLSEN)
- Transgender Student Support (article)
- https://transequality.org/
know-your-rights/schools - The Safe Zone Project -a free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops. Includes curriculum
- Supporting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Diversity in K-12 Schools, Edited by Megan C. Lytle and Richard A. Sprott, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-4338-3295-6
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