A Phenomenological Exploration of Counselors' Experiences in Personal Therapy
Description:
Professional counselors may choose to increase self-awareness and/or engage in self-care through the use of personal therapy. In particular, counselors may feel reluctant to pursue personal therapy due to stigma related to their professional identity. To date, researchers have paid limited attention to the unique concerns of counselors in personal therapy.
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore counselors'
experiences and decision-making in seeking personal therapy. I address…
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Date:
May 2017
Creator:
Bevly, Cynthia M.