Integrating Transgender Ally Development in Counselor Education Programming: Suggestions for Educators and Allies

Persons who are transgender are underrepresented in counselor education curriculum and programming. As a community that reports higher rates of discrimination, harassment, stereotyping, and systematic oppression, it is imperative that counselors are able to provide competent and ethical services to this neglected population. This manuscript reviews the current literature regarding persons who are transgender and addresses ally development in counselor education. Recommendations for counselor educators and allies are included.