Techniques in the freedom ‐from oppression model: An integrative existential‐cognitive therapy
AbstractThe freedom-from oppression model is an integrative conceptual and practical framework for addressing the deleterious impact of oppression on clients. Applying multiculturally grounded counseling strategies as well as various techniques across three existential-humanistic stages and 12 cognitive intervention steps, the proposed model supports counselor and client discovery of psychological freedom-from oppression. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - April 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Patrick J. Vickery, Fred J. Hanna, Brett D. Wilkinson Tags: INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICE Source Type: research

Restorative justice: A humanistic paradigm for addressing the needs of victims, offenders, and communities
AbstractRestorative justice (RJ) represents a humanistic approach to addressing the harm caused by juvenile and adult offenders. RJ practices have been shown to reduce recidivism and enhance the holistic wellness of victims and offenders. The authors make recommendations for incorporating RJ into counselor training, identity development, and counseling practices. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - April 5, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mark B. Scholl, Christopher B. Townsend Tags: POSITION PAPER Source Type: research

Conversations of life and death: Experiences of death awareness and Death Caf é participation
Discussion of findings explores how mortality awareness influences culture and values. Implications explore how death and mortality can be addressed in counseling p ractice. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - April 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Feven Seifu, Michael M. Morgan, Amanda C. DeDiego, Ayn Rassier Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - March 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

A practical guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating the mindfulness ‐based well‐being group for international students
AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic and associated societal upheavals further aggravated pre-existing vulnerabilities of the international student population. In this article, an online mindfulness-based group intervention —mindfulness-based well-being group for international students is described. A practical guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating the MBWIS group is outlined. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - March 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Priscilla Rose Prasath, Yiying Xiong, Qiyang Zhang Tags: INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICE Source Type: research

The relationship between posttraumatic growth and forgiveness following the drug ‐related death of a loved one
This study explored the relationship between forgiveness and posttraumatic growth (PTG) in a sample of individuals who experienced a drug-related death of a loved one (n = 292). Findings indicated that self-forgiveness is strongly correlated with PTG. Study implications and limitations are also reviewed and discussed. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - March 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Katharine R. Sperandio, Daniel Gutierrez, Victor E. Tuazon, Meghan Kirk, Jessica Lopez Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Stronger together: Supporting Generation Z college students through relational ‐cultural therapy
This article examines this and how college counselors ’ use of relational-cultural therapy can lead to collective healing. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - March 24, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Taylor Sweet, Ramya Avadhanam Tags: INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICE Source Type: research

Understanding experiential awareness in humanistic ‐phenomenological counseling
AbstractThe author distinguishes metacognition from experiential awareness in counseling. While all therapeutic approaches engage metacognitive awareness, phenomenologically driven humanistic approaches emphasize experiential awareness by attending to the subjective character of mental acts and the qualitative character of experience. Clinical implications are examined to illustrate how experientially focused practices differ from rationality-focused practices. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - October 26, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brett D. Wilkinson Tags: INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICE Source Type: research

Optimal Theory and educational realities for African Americans: Suggestions for humanistic counselors working K ‐16
This article illuminates humanistic counseling responses using Optimal Theory to address racist educational barriers that limit African American students ’ success. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - October 25, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tanya J. Middleton, Bhudayal Arjune, Ezekiel Peebles, DeQuindre Hughes, Colette T Dollarhide Tags: PRACTICAL APPLICATION Source Type: research

The benefits of a mindfulness program for university students: A qualitative exploration on intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships
This study explores the perceived benefits of a mindfulness program for university students, focusing on changes in their intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. The findings underscore increased self-compassion and self-care and diminished levels of self-judgement. Mindfulness programs could be incorporated into counseling services in higher education to improve students ’ well-being. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - October 21, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: H ülya Kosar Altinyelken Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - October 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Becoming existential counselors: Co/autoethnography of students ’ identity formation
We present the co/autoethnography of two counselors-in-training (CIT) working to integrate existentialism into their emerging practice. Autoethnography examines unique insights from the iterative and reflexive processes that two CIT engaged with when establishing an existential counseling practice. We discuss these lived experiences in relation to existentialism, theoretical selection, and graduate student development. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - September 2, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anna ‐Sophie Holliday, Elliot Townley, Javier F. Casado Pérez, Sarah M. Roundtree Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - July 7, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Introduction to the special issue
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Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - July 7, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ann Shillingford, Lynn Bohecker Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE: HUMANISTIC SYSTEMS DISRUPTIONS AND RECOVERY Source Type: research

The power of sharing meaningful moments: A Buberian analysis of a counseling intervention
This study presents an empirical study of the way a sense of meaning-as-connectedness is brought about in a group counseling intervention in which meaningful moments are shared. Results from a thematic analysis exemplify and at one point extend Buber's philosophy of meeting. (Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling)
Source: The Journal of Humanistic Counseling - June 30, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jacky Goor, Anneke M. Sools, Micole M. Smits, Gerben J. Westerhof Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research