A Phenomenological Exploration of Counselors-in-Training's Experiences of Microaggressions from Clients

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Title: A Phenomenological Exploration of Counselors-in-Training's Experiences of Microaggressions from Clients
Language: English
Authors: Sackett, Corrine R., Mack, Heather L., Sharma, Jyotsana, Cook, Ryan M., Dogan-Dixon, Jardin
Source: Professional Counselor. 2023 13(2):145-161.
Availability: National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates. 3 Terrace Way, Greensboro, NC 27403. Tel: 336-547-0607; Fax: 336-547-0017; e-mail: TCPjournal@nbcc.org; Web site: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Aggression, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Training, Therapy, Phenomenology, Disadvantaged, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Help Seeking, Counselor Educators, Supervision
ISSN: 2164-3989
Abstract: Microaggressions can and do occur in the counseling process, yet there is a dearth of literature about how counselors-in-training (CITs) experience this phenomenon from clients or how they may respond to clients who perpetuate microaggressions against them in a therapeutic setting. Therefore, in this constructivist phenomenological study, we explored CITs' experiences of microaggressions from clients in the counseling process. Two interviews with six participants of various marginalized identities revealed the following themes: (a) internal reactions, (b) attempts to contextualize, (c) prevalence of microaggressions, (d) navigating microaggressions, and (e) seeking support. Findings and implications for CITs and counselor educators and supervisors are discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1397689
Database: ERIC
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