Advocacy among counseling leaders: The Three-Tiered Legislative Professional Advocacy Model

ABSTRACT This constructivist grounded theory study explored the process of legislative professional advocacy for 15 leaders leading to development of The Three-Tiered Legislative Professional Advocacy Model. The model includes three phases. Advocacy Catalyst provided a connection to the advocacy need. Advocacy Action involved ways advocates acted upon advocacy. Advocacy Training provided participants with support and knowledge to apply to their Advocacy Action. Implications for professional organization leadership and continuing education are addressed.