Trust Development: A Discussion of Three Approaches and a Proposed Alternative

Precepting and symbolic interactionism – a theoretical look at preceptorship during clinical practice

“…Symbolic interactionists presume that the mutual agreement between individuals make them able to act because they have agreed on the meanings attached to things in their environment (Benzies & Allen 2001). This activity can also be interpreted as role‐taking and role‐making as a means to explore and understand the perspective of the other, the implications for the relationship and for the learning activities (Mead 1934, Blumer 1969, Behnia 2008, Charon 2009). The significance of a trusting relationship with clearly defined roles for preceptor and preceptee has been discussed earlier by Öhrling (2000) as ‘a space for learning’ (p. 39) and by Löfmark and Wikblad (2001) as a facilitating factor for learning during clinical practice.…”

On the frontline or on the side-line? Homelessness care and care avoiders

“…Additionally, the relationship between care avoiders and professionals seems to be heavily influenced by negative attitudes about professionals and service agencies (Behnia, 2008). A social worker at a reception centre commented:…”

Decolonizing Sex: A Multicultural and Gay Affirmative Approach to Counseling with African American and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men

“…Establishing rapport and trust is essential throughout the assessment process as it aids the clients' treatment adherence and engagement (Behnia, 2008). Counselors can do so by using their client's own words to describe their same-sex attraction or behaviors rather than clinical terms or labels that imply identity, such as gay or bisexual.…”