TPC-Journal-V6-Issue2

The Professional Counselor /Volume 6, Issue 2 180 Table 1 Q Sample Statements, Factor Scores and Q Sort Values No Statement Factor 1 Factor 2 Factor Score QSV Factor Score QSV 1 Question intervention practices that appear inappropriate. 0.09 1 0.54 1 2 Seek feedback regarding others’ perceptions of my advocacy efforts. -0.85 -2 -0.75 -1 3 Serve as a mediator between clients and institutions. -0.47 -1 -1.05 -2 4 Express views on proposed bills that will impact clients. -0.97 -2 -1.96 -4 5 Maintain open dialogue to ensure that advocacy efforts are consistent with group goals. -0.19 0 -0.05 0 6 Encourage clients to research the laws and policies that apply to them. -0.31 0 0.15 0 7 Collect data to show the need for change in institutions. -0.67 -2 -0.75 -2 8 Educate other professionals about the unique needs of my clients. 0.87 1 0.86 2 9 Help clients develop needed skills. 1.67 3 0.42 1 10 Assist clients in carrying out action plans. -1.31 3 1.06 2 11 Help clients overcome internalized negative stereotypes. 1.02 2 0.89 2 12 Conduct assessments that are inclusive of community members’ perspectives. -1.31 -3 0.5 1 13 With allies, prepare convincing rationales for social change. -0.35 -1 -1.36 -3 14 Identify strengths and resources of clients. 2.17 4 1.62 3 15 Get out of the office to educate people about how and where to get help. 0.58 1 -0.47 -1 16 Teach colleagues to recognize sources of bias within institutions and agencies. -0.37 -1 -0.37 -1 17 Deal with resistance to change at the community/system level. -0.43 -1 -0.21 0 18 Collaborate with other professionals who are involved in disseminating public information. -0.33 0 -0.4 -1 19 Help clients identify the external barriers that affect their development. 1.08 2 1.46 3 20 Use multiple sources of intervention, such as individual counseling, social advocacy and case management. -0.32 0 1.73 4 21 Train other counselors to develop multicultural knowledge and skills. 0.15 1 0.19 0 22 Work to ensure that clients have access to the resources necessary to meet their needs. 1.03 2 0.85 1 23 Work to change legislation and policy that negatively affects clients. -1.78 -4 -1.39 -3 24 Ask other counselors to think about what social change is. -0.25 0 -0.22 0 25 Communicate with my legislators regarding social issues that impact my clients. -1.45 -3 -1.28 -2 Note. Q sort values are -4 to 4 to correspond with the Q distribution (Figure 1) where 4 is most important and -4 is most unimportant ; QSV = Q Sort Value.