Trainee Counselor Development of Social Justice Counseling Competencies

This grounded theory study sought to identify the process by which master’s level counselors-in-training (CITs)develop social justice counseling competencies. Participants (N = 41) from a clinical mental health counseling(CMHC) program were interviewed at pre-practicum, pre-internship, and post-inte...

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Published in:Journal for social action in counseling and psychology 2019-12, Vol.11 (1), p.33-50
Main Authors: Field, Thomas A., Ghoston, Michelle R., Grimes, Tameka O., Sturm, Debbie C., Kaur, Manjot, Aninditya, Annisa, Toomey, Marcus
Format: Article
Language:eng ; spa
Subjects:
Advocacy
Counseling
Grounded theory
Internship programs
Internships
Mental health
Multicultural counseling
Practice placements
Selfreflection
Social development
Social education
Social justice
Teachers
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Summary:This grounded theory study sought to identify the process by which master’s level counselors-in-training (CITs)develop social justice counseling competencies. Participants (N = 41) from a clinical mental health counseling(CMHC) program were interviewed at pre-practicum, pre-internship, and post-internship phases. CITsprogressed through the stages of exposure, recognition, and action, influenced by self-reflection and attitudes.These stages differed from the awareness, knowledge, and skills domains identified in prior multicultural andsocial justice counseling literature. Most CITs planned advocacy action steps by the conclusion of their program,though few implemented them. Implications for counselor educators are discussed.
ISSN:2159-8142
2159-8142
DOI:10.33043/JSACP.11.1.33-50