Learning to Advocate: Evaluating a New Course. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gonzalez, Laura M.; Fickling, Melissa J.; Ong, Isabelle; Gray, Crystal N.; Waalkes, Phillip L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of counselor leadership and advocacy. Volume 5:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 26
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Advocacy -- course evaluation -- social justice; Counseling -- Periodicals; Leadership -- Periodicals; 361.06
• DOI: 10.1080/2326716X.2017.1399297
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-716X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The authors share the formative evaluation of a counseling elective, Social Justice Advocacy. Researchers used thematic analysis to code student weekly reflection journals. Emergent themes included (a) redefining social justice and advocacy, (b) reflecting on privilege, (c) expanding from advocacy for to advocacy with, and (d) shifting into action. The findings have implications for counselor educators interested in developing a similar course and value for professional counselors who wish to improve their advocacy for clients.