Citation

Koehn CV. J. Child Sex. Abus. 2007; 16(1): 37-60.

Affiliation

Education Program, College of Arts, Social, & Health Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9. koehn@unbc.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17255076

Abstract

Fifty women who were sexually abused as children were interviewed regarding their perceptions of helpful and hindering counseling behaviors. The critical incident technique was the methodology used. One major category that emerged from the data was Approach to Power and Control. This category comprised eight subcategories: (1) flexibility with agenda; (2) willingness to offer choices; (3) response to criticism; (4) response to client as an equal or with honor; (5) sexual interest; (6) approach to client's suggestions; (7) expectations regarding forgiveness; and (8) consultation with alter identities. Implications for counseling practice, research, and counselor education are discussed.

Language: en