A culturally competent approach to engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation with LGBT elders: A case example

Abstract

The following is a case example that highlights some of the substantive issues that may be presented by a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender [LGBT] older adult who is receiving mental health services. It offers concrete examples that social work students in field practicum can use during the engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation processes with LGBT elders.

Keywords: Cultural competency, LGBT, aging, social work