Personal Reflections
What are your reactions to this case?
What do you know about GLBT culture and terminology?
What thoughts do you have about Lisa’s reproductive and relationship decisions?
How is Lisa and Jamie's partnership similar to relationships you have had? How is it different?
Have you ever counseled a client of a sexual minority?
What stereotypes and messages can you recall from family members and the media regarding heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality?
Are you aware of the current laws regarding GLBT rights and privileges?
Perspectives
How could Brittany have made Jamie feel more a part of the genetic counseling session?
How can a genetic counselor modify the pedigree intake and drawing protocol when counseling a lesbian couple?
What expectations do you think Lisa had about genetic counseling?
How do you think Brittany’s initial interactions with Lisa and Jamie set the tone for the prenatal counseling session?
