This article is the third and final part of a series of articles considering ethical issues
in counseling with families and individuals within families with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transsexual (GLBT) concerns. Conversion therapy and the ethical and practical considerations
are explored in this third part. Emphasis is placed on the need for counselors to assess
personal biases in the area of working with sexual minorities. A reflective exercise and
case study are presented for personal exploration of awareness of biases and prejudice in
working these populations.
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