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Christian Counselors and Affirmative Counseling of Lesbian and Gay Clients
In this phenomenological study, we interviewed 12 counselors who identified as both religious and able to provide ethical and competent counseling to lesbian and gay clients. Participants discussed their lived experiences providing counseling. Our analysis revealed three primary themes: seeking congruence, responding to lesbian and gay clients, and cultivating competency. We discuss these findings and identify implications for counselor training and practice. (Source: Journal of Counseling and Development)
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hannah B. Bayne, Luke Harness, Brianna Kane, Myranda Warfield Tags: Research Source Type: research

Improving Women's Self ‐Compassion Through an Online Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The benefits of self ‐compassion interventions have been well documented in the counseling literature. Despite these benefits, access to such interventions remains a considerable barrier for a range of populations. We addressed the issue of limited access by using a randomized controlled trial to evaluate an online, s elf‐guided course on self‐compassion specifically targeted toward women. Fifty‐seven women were randomly assigned to receive immediate or delayed access to a 10‐week course designed to increase self‐compassion and reduce self‐judgment, shame, and perfectionism. Analysis of the data revea led tha...
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Miranda M. Nadeau, Norian A. Caporale ‐Berkowitz, Aaron B. Rochlen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Performance of Mental Health Counselors in Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care
We examined the performance of 10 mental health counselors on the clinical outcome of 1,747 clients treated in an IPBH center. Analyses using growth curve modeling and pre ‐post test design revealed that mental health counselors were effective overall, but they differed in client dropout rates and efficiency in reducing clients' initial symptoms. We used the analyses to rank order counselors based on their effectiveness. Counselors who were the most effective varied in their efficiency but demonstrated the lowest client dropout rates. Implications for future research and counseling practice were discussed. (Source: Journ...
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dogukan Ulupinar, Carlos Zalaquett, So Rin Kim, Jonna M. Kulikowich Tags: Research Source Type: research

Dyadic Influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Counseling Implications for Mental and Relational Health
We examined dyadic differences in intimate partner relationship health by ACE score among couples with low to moderate income enrolled in a relationship education program. Overall, we found a high prevalence of ACEs, disproportionate representation in the highest risk ACE group, and a significant effect between ACEs and indicators of mental and relational health. Implications for counselors include support for an ACE ‐informed approach to couples counseling services, as well as a holistic and systemic view of mental and relational health. (Source: Journal of Counseling and Development)
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Naomi J. Wheeler, Rachel A. Regal, Sandy ‐Ann M. Griffith, Sejal M. Barden Tags: Research Source Type: research

The Association Between Implicit Racial Bias and Mindfulness in Mental Health Practitioners
The mental health research literature on implicit bias is limited (Boysen, 2009), and little is known about how factors that are associated with self ‐perceived multicultural counseling awareness, such as mindfulness, relate to implicit racial bias in practicing mental health professionals. Using a correlational research design, we examined the association between mental health practitioners' implicit bias, self‐perceived multicultural counse ling competence, facets of dispositional mindfulness, and mindfulness practices. A total of 137 mental health professionals completed an online questionnaire. Results revealed a n...
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nathaniel N. Ivers, David A. Johnson, Jennifer L. Rogers Tags: Research Source Type: research

When Being “Essential” Illuminates Disparities: Counseling Clients Affected by COVID‐19
This article examines how preexisting racial and ethnic disparities, exacerbated by COVID‐19, have negatively affected communities of color that tend to be overrepresented in lower socioeconomic groups, have limited access to health c are and education, have an undocumented status, and work in jobs considered “essential.” Counselors are encouraged to use creative strategies to design and facilitate telecounseling and reduced‐ or no‐cost workshops in which attendees can participate safely. Specific cultural considerations, aspects of crisis management, and creative interventions that can be used with clients of co...
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stacey Diane Ara ñez Litam, Carlos P. Hipolito‐Delgado Tags: Best Practices Source Type: research

Guidelines for Authors
Journal of Counseling& Development, Volume 99, Issue 1, Page 114-115, January 2021. (Source: Journal of Counseling and Development)
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

A New Model for Social Justice Supervision
Social justice supervision honors the identities of the supervisee and the client, teaches social justice skills to the supervisee, and prioritizes social justice counseling outcomes in the supervisee's counseling work. The purpose of this article is to describe a comprehensive model for social justice supervision that mandates supervisor self ‐evaluation, explores supervisees' identities and strengths, emphasizes the social justice needs of clients, and uses social justice outcomes for clients as a measure of counseling success. Implications are explored. (Source: Journal of Counseling and Development)
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Colette T. Dollarhide, Shiloh C. Hale, Steve Stone ‐Sabali Tags: Theory & Practice Source Type: research

Evidence for Relationships Between Hope, Resilience, and Mental Health Among Youth
Predictive modeling was used to evaluate the associations between hope, resilience, happiness, and mental health in 449 middle and high school students. Model results indicated large effect sizes for middle school (R2 = .28) and high school (R2 = .36) participants, with hope and resilience tending to predict self ‐reported mental health symptoms. These findings and their application to counseling practice are explained. (Source: Journal of Counseling and Development)
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: A. Stephen Lenz Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring Counselor Experiences of Training in Relational Depth: An Interpretative Phenomenological Inquiry
Relational depth is an emergent counseling construct that captures the profound connection felt by client and counselor in moments of therapeutic encounter. We used interpretative phenomenological analysis to understand how 10 doctoral counseling students perceived curricular experiences designed to facilitate their ability to engage in relational depth. We identified the following themes: mutuality, counselor growth, externalized to internalized expectations, authenticity, impact of relational depth educational experiences, and relational depth reflection and articulation. (Source: Journal of Counseling and Development)
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dee C. Ray, Cody T. Lankford, Audrey B. Malacara, Elliott Woehler, Rachel McCullough Tags: Research Source Type: research

An Exploration of Young Clients' Experiences in Counseling With Post ‐Master's Counselors
This phenomenological study adds to current literature about clients' meaningful experiences in counseling by exploring the experiences of eight young clients (ages 8 –18) in individual counseling with post‐master's counselors in an outpatient setting. Interviews with these clients revealed the following six themes: (a) the process of growth, (b) having a safe place to talk, (c) counselor accepts and meets the client where they are, (d) counseling is a team e ffort, (e) supportive accountability from the counselor, and (f) understanding self and others. The final theme includes two subthemes: learning coping and emotio...
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development - December 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Corrine R. Sackett, Ryan M. Cook Tags: Research Source Type: research