The Experiences of White Male Counsellors Who Work with First Nations Clients

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  • D. Bruce Smith Private Practice
  • Patrick J. Morrissette Brandon University

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This paper describes a qualitative study that investigated the experiences of White male counsellors who work with First Nations clients. Five experienced counsellors participated in individual, tape-recorded interviews, during which they described their experiences, yielding written protocols that were thematically analyzed. Results from this study revealed five predominant themes that included the following: (a) encountering difference, (b) establishing relationships, (c) a willingness to learn, (d) evolving professional identities, and (e) impact on self-awareness. Findings and implications for White counsellors and counsellor educators are included.

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2007-01-30

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##issue.vol## 35 ##issue.no## 1 (2001)

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Copyright is retained by the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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The Experiences of White Male Counsellors Who Work with First Nations Clients. (2007). Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 35(1). https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/rcc/article/view/58664