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A Qualitative Study examining clinicians' experience in supervision developing self-efficacy when working with clients who identify with a poly, BDSM or Kink identity (also known as alternative sexuality).

My name is Weston Edwards and I am a Doctoral learner in the PhD program in Counseling, Education and Supervision Program at Capella University. This study is part of my doctoral education program at Capella University.

I want to learn about the development of self-efficacy in clinicians when working in supervision with clients who report a poly, BDSM and/or kink identity (aka alternative sexuality).  In other words, I want to study how counselors develop a sense they can work with identified clients through their use of supervision.  

You can participate in the study if you:

1) Are enrolled in a graduate level (Master or Doctoral) clinical program (current students) or you graduated from a graduate level (Master or Doctoral) clinical program.  Examples can include LMFT, LPC, LP, LCSW or equivalent. 

2) During your  supervision (current or past experience), report you discussed a client who reports a poly, kink or BDSM sexuality (also known as alternative sexuality) with their supervisor. 

3) Report you are located in the United States.

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As a participant, you will complete a 60–90-minute HIPAA-compliant Zoom meeting to talk about your experience of supervision when talking about clients who present with an alternative sexuality. The meeting will consist of a semi-structured interview. The questions I have prepared are available upon request for your review. 

The primary risk is discomfort talking about sexuality topics. 

There are no benefits for you to participate in the study.  

If you complete the interview, you will receive a $20.00 Gift Card (Amazon, Apple, Target, or Best Buy—other options may be possible). This will be sent via an email to you after the completion of your interview.  You will only be paid if you complete the interview. 

There are no costs for you to participate in the study. 

Participation is voluntary. Any relationship with Capella University will not be affected by your participation in the research study. 

If you would like to participate in this research study, we will set up an appointment to review the consent form.  The link for the consent form is along the top of the page. 

If you have questions later, please get in touch with me at 725 222 9739  or email at (weston.edwards@capella.edu) or you may contact my Research Supervisor: Dr. Konja Klepper, Ph.D; Capella Email Address: Konja.Klepper@capella.edu

Review and physically sign the consent form.