Positive Counsellor Characteristics with Sexual Minority Intimate Partner Violence Victims

Authors

  • Ryan D. Hancock Webster University

Keywords:

grounded, queer, characteristics, competency, violence

Abstract

Grounded theory procedures were combined with a queer theory perspective to examine what counsellor characteristics promote counsellor competency with sexual minority intimate partner violence victims (SMIPVVs). Ten counsellors participated in 2 rounds of individual interviews. Analysis of the textual data identified specific desirable counsellor traits that were identified to assist with developing counsellor competency. The author also discusses implications for counselling programs, supervision, and in-service seminars.

Author Biography

  • Ryan D. Hancock, Webster University

    Dr. Ryan D. Hancock, Counsellor Education Program, Department of Professional Counselling, Webster University. Dr. Hancock is an assistant professor of counselling at Webster University. His main research interests are intimate partner violence, competency with sexual minorities, and counselling adolescents and children. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor in Illinois, as well as a National Certified Counsellor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counsellor through the National Board of Certified Counsellors.

    Address correspondence to: Dr. Ryan Hancock, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63119-3194. E-mail: rdhanco@gmail.com

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Published

2014-01-31

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 2 (2014): Regular Issue

Section

Research Projects/ Projets de recherche

License

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

How to Cite

Positive Counsellor Characteristics with Sexual Minority Intimate Partner Violence Victims. (2014). Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 48(2). https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/rcc/article/view/60976