Mental health professionals are at heightened risk of stalking victimization, however minimal research has examined empirically supported risk factors for stalking and the efficacy of risk management strategies. Three hundred and six counselors were surveyed, and the present study focuses on the 7% (n = 23) who had been stalked by clients. Results describe the characteristics of stalking, perpetrators, and victims and the perceived efficacy of management strategies employed. Stalking behaviors tended to be of lower severity. Common perpetrator risk factors included relationship problems, anger, and obsession. Victim vulnerabilities were identified, where many victims engaged in behavior considered ineffective in response to stalking. Victims often encountered problems coping with victimization due to inadequate access to resources. Results indicate that risk management plans must be individualized and highlight ways that mental health professionals can and would like to be protected from stalking.

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客户对其顾问的跟踪行为的评估和管理。

心理健康专业人员面临被跟踪受害的风险较高，但很少有研究检查经验支持的跟踪风险因素和风险管理策略的有效性。对 306 名辅导员进行了调查，本研究重点关注被客户跟踪的 7%（n = 23）。结果描述了跟踪、肇事者和受害者的特征以及所采用的管理策略的感知效果。跟踪行为的严重程度往往较低。常见的肇事者风险因素包括关系问题、愤怒和痴迷。确定了受害者的脆弱性，许多受害者的行为被认为对跟踪跟踪无效。由于资源获取不足，受害者经常遇到应对受害的问题。