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Broaching Behaviors of Licensed Professional Counselors: A Qualitative Inquiry
Author(s) -
Jones Connie T.,
Welfare Laura E.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of addictions and offender counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2161-1874
pISSN - 1055-3835
DOI - 10.1002/jaoc.12028
Subject(s) - broaching , psychology , qualitative research , addiction , addictive behavior , medical education , psychiatry , medicine , sociology , engineering , mechanical engineering , social science
This qualitative study explored broaching behaviors of licensed professional Counselors during intakes with clients who have addictions. Five themes emerged: (a) to broach or not to broach, (b) follow the client's lead, (c) right timing, (d) counselor willingness, and (e) which cultural characteristics are considered.