Chi Sigma Iota Chapter Faculty Advisors' Experiences of Professional Counselor Identity. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McKinney, Rob; West, Erin; Fye, Marissa; Bradley, Robert; Storlie, Cassandra A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of counselor leadership and advocacy. Volume 5:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 70
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: professional counselor identity -- chapter faculty advisors -- interpretative phenomenological analysis; Counseling -- Periodicals; Leadership -- Periodicals; 361.06
• DOI: 10.1080/2326716X.2017.1422995
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-716X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: We explored Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) primary chapter faculty advisors' (CFAs) understandings and experiences of professional counselor identity through the use of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results suggest that CFAs experienced and understood their professional counselor identity through (a) meaningful interactions with students, (b) a sense of pride in their CFA role, and (c) a sense of cohesiveness the role provided. Implications for CFAs, CSI chapters, and the development of professional counseling identity are included.