Paulina Flasch, Dodie Limberg-Ohrt, Jesse Fox, Jonathan H. Ohrt, Elizabeth Crunk, Edward Robinson
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Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to explore experiences of altruism in the therapeutic relationship to better understand how counselors-in-training (CITs) and their clients mutually perceived the construct in sessions. Findings from interviews with clients (n = 14) included emotional–relational characteristics and cognitive–behavioral aspects of altruism by their counselors. Findings from interviews with CITs (n = 10) included explorations of the role of altruism in counseling, overall experiences of altruism in counseling sessions, and experiences of altruism with specific clients. Implications for practice and research are discussed.