::GLBT: gAy, LEsbiAn, biSexuAL & tRanS::

     Today we learn about GLBT, one of the interesting topics in multicultural counseling. GLBT stands for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender. Based on my understanding on Dr. Siraje lectures, GLBT nowadays also can be taken as a culture in society. This is because this GLBT phenomenon was rapidly spreading all over the world including our country and this group has starts to ask for their rights.

     In Islam, GLBT is totally prohibited. But, in counseling, GLBT cannot be completely prohibited. This is because, as a counselor, we have act and etiquette that we must follow and considered if our clients are GLBT type. According to Dr. Siraje, we must accept our clients as they are. The process supposed to be, a counselor helping client to come out as what they are. Mean, we built our client’s confident to accept themselves and to unveil themselves to the society.

Gays, suit up!

Credit to Aisha's group

 This statement was taken from Aisha's group and i agree with it. even though we are counselors and have our own act and etiquette, we cannot do something against syariah. Still, we can add exception for non-muslims.

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