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The experiences of trans and gender nonconforming counselors-in-training: a critical phenomenological inquiry
Bloom, Amber Dawn
Bloom, Amber Dawn
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2024-04-24
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This study addressed the lack of empirical research that exists on the experiences of counselors in training who identify as trans or gender nonconforming (GNC). The literature that does exist paints a troubling picture of systemic oppression and othering (Blumer & Barbachano, 2008; Bryan, 2018; Carroll & Gilroy, 2002; Chan et al., 2018; Cor et al., 2018; Shipman & Martin, 2017; Singh & Chun, 2010)—using a critical phenomenological theoretical framework and a queer and trans methodology. This study investigated the lived experiences of trans and GNC counselors-in-training. Participants included seven trans and GNC counseling students attending counselor education graduate programs across the continental United States. Three semi-structured group interviews were utilized to collect data. A post-methodological analysis found three thresholds and five spaces. Threshold 1) Gender (dis/re)orientation, Space 1) (Dis)orientation: The world doesn’t get us, Space 2) (Re)orientation: Recognizing Privilege. Threshold 2) Power and Problematization: Action and its cost, Space 3) Problematization through action, Space 4) Power and Problematization: The cost of continued action. And Threshold 3) (Dis/re)orientation with clients, Space 5) Self-disclosure. Findings are discussed in reference to implications for counselor education programs and recommendations for future research.
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Mental health
Counselor education
Counselors-in-training
Critical phenomenology
Gender non-conforming
Transgender
Counselor education
Counselors-in-training
Critical phenomenology
Gender non-conforming
Transgender
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