What is the main purpose of the competencies set forth by the Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)?
A) To help trainees examine their personal biases and values regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals
B) To persuade trainees to abandon their religious beliefs since most religions frown upon homosexuality
C) To empower LGBT clients to become competent advocates for LGBT issues
D) To train clinicians who identify themselves as LGBT to counsel heterosexual clients

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The main purpose of the competencies set forth by the Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) is to ensure that trainees are aware of and can professionally manage their personal biases and values regarding LGBT individuals, thereby providing effective and respectful counseling services to this community.

What Is the Main Purpose of the Competencies Set Forth