LGBTQ+ asylum seekers face persecution and discrimination leading to escape from their home countries to places where LGBTQ+ identity and HIV status are grounds for asylum. Although researchers have documented this population’s experiences of pre-, during, and postmigration trauma, there remains a gap in exploring factors that contribute to posttraumatic growth (PTG) and resilience. Researchers in this study used a phenomenological approach to examine the experiences of PTG and resilience of participants living in the United States, but originally from seven different countries. Four main themes were identified: survival mechanisms of pre-migration trauma, external resources and supports, PTG skills, and complex characteristics of resilience. Implications for counseling research and clinical practice are discussed.
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Attia, M., Das, B., Tang, S., Qiu, Y., Li, H., & Nguyen, C. (2023). Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in the United States. Counseling Psychologist, 51(7), 1005–1036. https://doi.org/10.1177/00110000231186112
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