This article examines the challenges that may be particular to African American counseling students who identify as Christian in learning to provide competent and affirming counseling to lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients. The role and importance of the Black Church, race survival consciousness, and cultural constructions of sexuality and mental health may present unique barriers for these students in affirming LGB clients. Recommendations for counselor education programs are discussed.

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非裔美国人培训辅导员，黑人教会以及女同性恋，男同性恋和双性恋肯定性辅导：辅导员教育计划的考虑因素

本文探讨了非裔美国咨询学生所面临的挑战，这些学生在学习中为女同性恋，男同性恋和双性恋（LGB）客户提供称职和肯定的咨询服务时被确定为基督徒。黑人教会的作用和重要性，种族生存意识以及性与心理健康的文化构造可能会给这些学生确定LGB客户带来独特的障碍。讨论了有关辅导员教育计划的建议。