This study aimed to assess the predictive nature of social support, meaning making (presence of meaning and search for meaning), and demographic factors on perceived posttraumatic growth (PTG) in a sample of adults living with chronic illness (N = 110). Regression analyses indicated that presence of meaning and gender served as the strongest predictors, together accounting for 22% of the variance in PTG. Presence of meaning also moderated the relationship between social support and PTG, supporting the unique contribution of meaning making on PTG.

Sexual and gender minority persons report disparate rates of chronic illnesses and/or disabilities (CID). As such, it is unclear which counseling and psychological practices are being used, or what mental health practitioners (MHPs) consider helpful with this population. A mixed descriptive and open-ended question survey was designed and administered via the Internet. Approximately 63 MHPs completed the survey. Descriptive data highlighted the CID types seen in clinical practice, the developmental age groups encountered, and the most common counseling and psychological services rendered by MHPs. In the qualitative portion of the study, MHPs identified maintaining competence in intersectionality, utilizing affirmative consciousness, utilizing social justice practice ideologies, and upholding professional ethical values and behaviors as being most helpful to clinical practice. These results are discussed, along with limitations and implications for future research.

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This qualitative study investigated the training experiences of 12 students of color in Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs-accredited master's-level counseling programs using semi-structured phenomenological interviews. The 12 participants identified as Asian American (n = 2), Japanese American (n = 1), Chinese (n = 1), Black (n = 1), African American (n = 1), Latino and/or Hispanic (n = 3), and multiracial (n = 3). We used interpretive phenomenological analysis and identified three main themes: cultural marginalization, biculturalism, and safe or counter-hegemonic relationships. Training implications for counselor education programs are provided.

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