Introduction to the Special Issue: Translating the Competencies for Counseling with Transgender Clients into Counseling Practice, Research, and Advocacy

Abstract

This article introduces the Special Issue of the Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling on Counseling Competency with Transgender Clients. The purpose of the special issue is to explore how counselors may use the ACA Competencies for Counseling with Transgender Clients in research, practice, advocacy, training, and supervision. A brief overview of the articles included in the special issue is provided, and the implications for the use of the counseling competencies with transgender clients are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• transgender
• competency
• social justice
• advocacy
• counselor training