The culturally-directed relational mentorship model: a constructivist grounded theory

ABSTRACT

Utilizing constructivist grounded theory, this study explored how counselor educators reflexively examine power and privilege to provide culturally responsive mentorship. Analysis of two semi-structured interviews with 10 counselor educators practicing mentorship yielded the Culturally-Directed Relational Mentorship (CDRM) model. The CDRM model includes four processes: reflexivity, mentor-driven connection building, shared tasks, and mentee growth and success. Implications for practice and future research are provided, with emphasis on nurturing the development of counseling professionals.

KEYWORDS:

• Counseling
• counselor education
• mentorship
• professional identity development
• reflexivity

Acknowledgments

This research was funded by Chi Sigma Iota International Excellence in Counseling Research Grant.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Funding

The work was supported by the Chi Sigma Iota International [Excellence in Counseling Research Grant].