Welcome to Issue 13(3) of the Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling. Before I introduce the articles that are including in this issue, I wanted to share with you some information. According to the bylaws of the Association for LGBT Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC), the Editor of the Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling submits an annual report to the ALGBTIC Executive Board. I want to share with you a couple pieces of information that were included in this year’s annual report.
The past year (May 25, 2018 to May 25, 2019) acceptance rate of manuscripts submitted to the JLGBTIC was 29.8%. A total of 57 original manuscripts were submitted to the journal in the past year. The average number of days from submission to final decision was 75.8 days. The journal received 32,761 article downloads in 2018, which is 6.8% higher than downloads received in 2017. In 2018, a total of 27 manuscripts had been published. Finally, there are currently 35 (down by two from last year) active editorial review board members. If you are interested in serving on the editorial review, do not hesitate to contact me for information on how to apply.
This issue contains three timely empirical research studies and one conceptual article. The first article, a qualitative study, examined how a sample of transgender individuals was impacted by the repeal of antidiscrimination ordinance. The researchers particularly focused on counseling implications. The second qualitative study explored cisgender professional counselors’ experiences working with transgender clients. The third article in this issue is a quantitative study that investigated the relationship among minority stress, help-seeking behaviors, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among LGB+ individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence. The last article contained in this issue is a theoretical piece that proposes the use of a meaning reconstruction model for use with LGBTQ+ clients who have experience grief and loss.
Our hope is that you find these articles add value to your respective work settings and enhance your knowledge and counseling competence. Do not forget that you may complete the Continuing Education (CE) questions at the end of this issue to receive CE credit.