Recent court cases involving personal values of counselors-in-training (Ward v. Wilbanks et al., Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley et al.) have illuminated a need for counselor educators to examine the role of personal values when training students whose views may affect their attitudes towards counseling diverse client populations. Although gatekeeping is a crucial role for counselor educators, it is equally important to respect and honor the diversity and personal values of counselors-in-training.
