ABSTRACT
Rural Appalachian LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and hardships due to cultural factors and multiple minority identities. A recent rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Appalachian states highlights the continued need to prepare counselors to support and advocate for rural Appalachian LGBTQ+ clients. As wellness is central to the counseling profession, this article explores current research and conceptualizes rural Appalachian LGBTQ+ individuals’ experiences through the Indivisible Self (IS-WEL) wellness lens and discusses implications for practice and advocacy.
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