ORCID ID

0000-0002-5632-1693

Date Awarded

2018

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Department

Education

Advisor

Charles F Gressard

Committee Member

Tracy Cross

Committee Member

Daniel Gutierrez

Committee Member

Charles McAdams

Abstract

This study is a Narrative Analysis of the hidden strengths and positive qualities inherent to identified psychiatric diagnosis. Seven individuals were interviewed on two occasions and also corresponded with me via email and telephone. Analysis of individual narratives yielded common thematic elements and common plot points, these factors were further analyzed and contemplated in the light of their implications for the Counseling profession. an informed critique of the research design is presented, followed by implications and suggestions for future research.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.25774/w4-11cw-wq37

Rights

© The Author

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