Battered counselors a case study : 9 counselors' experience of counseling battered women.

• Main Authors: Calasanz, Simon., Co, Jennifer Sandy, Lerma, Maricar
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2000
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10270
• Institution: De La Salle University

Abstract. Nine counselors currently employed in institutions, who render assistance to battered women were examined. A semi-structured interview was utilized in order to describe the experiences of the participants, specifically across the dimensions of self, client, work, and society. Aside from these, factors which help counselors cope with stress were explored. Findings showed that the characteristics of the client, coupled with the attachment of the counselor to the client, could induce stress to the counselor. Aside from this, it has been found that the nature of their job also contributes to their experience of stress. Counselors cope with the stresses of their job through problem-focused coping, which is done by avoiding stressful events, and emotion-focused coping, which is done through rest and relaxation. Another way by which they cope is through cognitive restructuring, which is done by retraining irrational and maladaptive thoughts. Furthermore, social support should be present in order to help the counselors deal with stress.