Open AccessPsychologyMedicine

Connie T. Jones, Laura E. Welfare

2017.4.1JOURNAL OF ADDICTIONS & OFFENDER COUNSELING

DOI: 10.1002/jaoc.12028

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This qualitative study explored broaching behaviors of licensed professional Counselors during intakes with clients who have addictions and five themes emerged: to broaching or not to broach, follow the client's lead, right timing, counselor willingness, and which cultural characteristics are considered.

Abstract

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.

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JONES, Connie T.; WELFARE, Laura E. Broaching behaviors of licensed professional counselors: A qualitative inquiry. JOURNAL OF ADDICTIONS & OFFENDER COUNSELING, 2017, 38: 48–64.