AGLBICAL
MISSION
Promoting greater
awareness and understanding of sexual minority issues among members of
the counseling profession
Developing, implementing and fostering
interest in charitable, scientific and educational programs designed to
further the human growth and development of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender clients and
communities
Protecting from harm GLBT individuals by language, stereotypes, myths,
misinformation, threats of expulsion from social and institutional
structures and other entities, and from beliefs contrary to their
identity
Providing educational programs and resources to raise the standard of
practice for all counselors who serve GLBT clients and communities
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The mission of the
Association of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling
of Alabama (AGLBICAL) is...
To promote greater awareness and understanding of sexual minority issues
among members of the counseling profession and related helping
occupations.
To develop, implement and foster interest in charitable, scientific and
educational programs designed to further the human growth and
development of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) clients and
communities.
To protect from harm GLBT individuals by language, stereotypes, myths,
misinformation, threats of expulsion from social and institutional
structures and other entities, and from beliefs contrary to their
identity.
To provide educational programs and resources to raise the standard of
practice for all counselors who serve GLBT clients and communities.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to
all members in good standing of the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA).
Persons desiring to become members of this division must select the
division on the ALCA membership application form and submit payment for
the appropriate amount for division dues. Annual membership dues
for AGLBICAL is $5.00.
Membership is open to all counselors who are ALCA members. Counselors
working in schools, colleges, agencies, institutions, or any
variety of settings are invited to join. Counselors working in mental
health, rehabilitation, education, corrections, and private practice are
invited to join.
Membership is open to any counselor who has an interest in learning more
about GLBT issues. Counselors may join ALBICAL because they have GLBT
students or clients and seek resources to better serve them. Counselors
may join AGLBICAL because they want to be allies or advocates for GLBT
people. Counselors may join ABLBICAL because they believe in human
rights issues. Counselors who join AGLBICAL may be GLBT or straight. No
assumption is made regarding the sexual orientation of any AGLBICAL
member.
OFFICERS
The officer positions of the
AGLBICAL Division are:
President
President-Elect
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the
AGLBICAL Division are:
Nominations and Elections
Strategic Planning
Public Relations (Publicity/Website/Newsletters/Brochures/Press Releases)
Membership
Bylaws/Policy & Procedures
Regional Network
Educational Tools/Resources
Awards and Resolutions
AFFILIATION
The Association of Gay,
Lesbian & Bisexual Issues in Counseling of Alabama (AGLBICAL) is an official state
branch of the national organization, the Association for Gay, Lesbian &
Bisexual Issues in Counseling (AGLBIC), and is an official state division of the
Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA).
The Association for Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Issues in Counseling (AGLBIC)
is an official division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).
CONTACT INFO
Association of
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Issues in Counseling of Alabama
AGLBICAL President 2006-07: Dr. Mark Leggett
mleggett@bamaed.ua.edu
Alabama Counseling Association
ALCA Executive Director: Dr. Chip Wood
217 Darryl Street, Livingston, Alabama 35470
(205) 625-1712
alca@alabamacounseling.org
Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling (AGLBIC)
AGLBIC President 2005-06: Joy S. Whitman, Ph.D., LCPC
Associate Professor, Human Services and Counseling
DePaul University, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 325-7636
jwhitman@depaul.edu