Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
Winter 2017
Publisher
Ball State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
Source Publication
Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology
Source ISSN
2159-8142
Abstract
While there has been increased attention to advocacy within counseling and counseling psychology, it has been noted that trainees generally feel unprepared to engage in advocacy and do not participant e in this type of work to a large extent, even with increased age or professional experience). The qualitative study summarizes the findings of a project within a graduate multicultural counseling course designed to increase trainee knowledge and confidence related to advocacy. This project required students (N = 19) to complete individual advocacy projects in the community, with opportunities for self-reflection and evaluation of their progress throughout the semester. Student reflection responses about the effects of this project were analyzed using methods from Grounded Theory by a collaborative research team. This process resulted in a core category of responses that included expanded definitions of advocacy, increased self-confidence regarding advocacy work, obstacles encountered, and reactions to the course assignment. Implications and future directions are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Edwards, Lisa M.; Tate, Kevin A. PhD; Cook, Jennifer M.; Toigo, Michelle P.; and Yeomans, Abigail C., "Counselors as Advocates: Effects of a Pilot Project Designed to Develop Advocacy Knowledge and Confidence in Trainees" (2017). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 513.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/513
Comments
Published version. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Winter 2017): 79-94. Publisher link. © 2017 Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology. Used with permission.
Kevin A. Tate was affiliated with Wellesley College at the time of publication.