Eurekalert.org – Contact: Jim Barlow – University of Oregon
Counselors should target discrimination and be advocates for transgender clients
University of Oregon doctoral students address workplace and psychological issues for overlooked population
Two University of Oregon doctoral students dove into issues of transgender identities — in the workplace and professional counseling — and surfaced with a call for psychologists and vocational counselors to not only treat but to act as advocates for their clients — and to help end discrimination in the workplace.