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01-11-2016 | Original Paper

Counselor Attitudes of Effectiveness with Sexually Abused Men

Authors: John Paul, William Paul

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 8/2016

Abstract

There is a shortage of research about sexually abused men. Even less research exists about helping professionals that treat them. This study offers a window into counselors’ attitudes and beliefs of effectiveness with sexually abused men. Findings from a conjoint analysis indicate a need for more male specific sexual abuse training, more direct therapeutic experience with sexually abused men, more male counselors, and more counselors with an awareness of a personal sexual abuse history. The resulting factor ordering of counselor attitudes of effectiveness is a preliminary guide to institute training and practices for professionals who work with sexually abused men.

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Title: Counselor Attitudes of Effectiveness with Sexually Abused Men
Authors: John Paul
William Paul
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 8/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9838-8

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