The publication of a Polish translation of APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons

Piotr Kałowski

University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9588-3923


Abstract

Aim

The aim of the current text is to present selected fragments of the “APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons” together with a commentary by the Author.

Method

The Author translated the English text of the “Guidelines” into Polish and carried out a critical analysis of their content in relation to the Polish culture and context.

Results

In light of the ethical principles of psychologists, as well as the current socio-political situation, it seems pertinent for psychologists to continuously update and develop their knowledge and competences in the field of psychological practice with sexual minority persons.

Conclusions

The “Guidelines” presented in the current text are a useful source on psychological practice with sexual minority persons. The original English version of the guidelines is available at https://www.apa.org/about/policy/psychological-sexual-minority-persons.pdf. The full Polish translation of the “Guidelines” is available at https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/polish.pdf.


Keywords:

sexual minority persons, sexology, psychological support, psychological competences, ethics of psychological practice


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Published
2022-12-28

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Kałowski, P. (2022). The publication of a Polish translation of APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons. The Review of Psychology, 65(2), 97–102. https://doi.org/10.31648/przegldpsychologiczny.9062

Piotr Kałowski 
University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9588-3923