Resilience Between Heterosexual and LGB Mental Health Counselors (Poster 23)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Five
  In Poster Session: Division E Counseling Poster Session

Abstract

Resilience is important in understanding the psychological health risks and trauma among mental health counselors. Given their marginalization, LGB mental health counselors might experience maladaptive factors to a greater degree and possess differences in resilience. This study investigated resilience differences between LGB and heterosexual mental health counselors. The study consisted of 523 mental health counselors who completed the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Mean differences were assessed between heterosexual and LGB mental health counselors. Implications and limitations were provided.

Authors

• Treye Sullivan Rosenberger, Grand View University
  Presenting Author

• Na Mi Bang, Indiana University Indianapolis
  Presenting Author