Elizabeth A Prosek
Biographic Data
| ID | 840318 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elizabeth A Prosek |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elizabeth A |
| FAMILY NAME | Prosek |
| SIGNATURE | PROSEK E A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Pennsylvania State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0732-4043 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 20 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Relational Counseling Factors, Self‐Compassion, Minority Stress, and Posttraumatic Growth Among TGD Clients
This study examined associations among counselor factors, self‐compassion, proximal minority stress, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among transgender and gender‐diverse (TGD) clients engaged in mental health counseling. A theory‐informed, conceptually organized associational model examined self‐compassion and proximal stressors as intervening constructs that may explain associations between counselor factors and PTG. Participants included 226 TGD…
Flourishing Through Life Transitions
Protegiendo La Raza
Bridges or Barriers? A Systematic Literature Review of Multilingualism in Counseling
Although the majority of the world’s population is multilingual, language issues in counseling remain under researched. To understand multilingualism issues in counseling, we conducted a systematic review of the literature published from 2013 to 2023. We aimed to understand how multiple languages are used during counseling sessions and what benefits or challenges may exist for the clients and counselors. To meet the end, we used the preferred rep…
The Lived Experiences of African American Women in Natural Recovery
Recovery from substance misuse is complex and requires an individual’s desire and readiness for change. Specifically, for African Americans, additional factors such as social equity and access to culturally responsive treatments can complicate the recovery process. In this secondary analysis of a transcendental qualitative phenomenological study, researchers explored how eight African-American women navigated their change process in natural recov…
Military Spouse Mental Health Outcomes After Receiving Short-Term Counseling Services
Research related to military spouses accessing community-based mental health care is limited. Evaluations identifying outcomes of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and resilience are scant. In this study, 71 military partners and spouses (age M = 39.79, SD = 11.32; 97.2% women) receiving counseling services at a nonprofit agency completed self-report measures of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and resilience pre–post a 6-week intervention. Less depress…
Needs Assessment of Surviving Military Families
There is limited empirical data to account for the mental health and parent-child relationship outcomes among bereaved military families. The implementation of appropriate programs and mental health interventions depends on the study of relevant demographic and mental health constructs. We report the findings of a needs assessment conducted at a nonprofit organization serving bereaved military families, inclusive of 64 families, with adolescent c…
Program Evaluation of a Community-Engaged Partnership Between a Counselor Preparation Program and Adult Probation Services
This study evaluated counseling services provided by counselor trainees to individuals on probation within a partnership between a counselor training program and a community supervision department. Eighty-one participants were included in the program evaluation, with 65 reporting demographics. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 74 and included 35 men and 30 women. Of those 65, 67.7% identified as White, 24.6% as African American, 6.2% as anoth…
Envy and Self-Worth as Predictors of Social Media Misuse Among U.S. College Students
A consensual qualitative analysis of counselor educators' experiences incorporating neuroscience
We used consensual qualitative research to explore eight counselor educators' experience integrating neuroscience into counseling curriculum. Six domains, 18 categories, and 37 subcategories emerged from the data highlighting barriers, successes, and future trajectory of incorporating neuroscience consistently and ethically into counselor training
Effects of Vicarious Racism Exposure via the Media on College Students of Color
Given the potential negative effects of vicarious racism, we sought to examine the impact of vicarious racism via the media on college students of color. Using a sample of 217 college students of color, we analyzed positive and negative affect and craving for alcohol and marijuana before and after exposure to media stimuli. Split‐plot analysis of variance results revealed a statistically significant interaction effect between time and group for n…
Guilt, Shame, and Empathy as Predictors of Coping Engagement among United States College Students
The Experience of Religion and Spirituality Among College Students Who Use Illicit Substances
Nine collegiate illicit substance users participated in a phenomenological study of their perceptions of religion, spirituality, and substance use. We identified three themes from the interviews: (a) development of substance-using behaviors, (b) journey with religion and spirituality, and (c) intersectionality of substance use and religious and spiritual journeys. The participants voiced a complex bidirectional relationship among use behaviors, r…
The Lived Experiences of GLB College Students Who Feel Supported by their Parents
Gay and lesbian individuals often wait until moving away to college before they come out to their parents. Individuals who are rejected by their parents often report mental health concerns, whereas individuals who perceive sexuality-related support from their parents report higher self-esteem and improved well-being. However, researchers have conducted limited work in exploring the nature of sexuality-related support within the family. The purpos…
An Introduction to Mixed Methods Design in Program Evaluation
Counseling researchers possess a distinct skill set that lends itself to program evaluation of community-based treatment programs. Specifically, using a mixed-methods approach to program evaluation could be beneficial to meet the outcome reporting requirements to satisfy grant sponsors, as well as provide stakeholders with information needed for program improvement. The purpose of this article is to provide an overall framework of program evaluat…
Transformative Learning for Counselor Trainees
A Phenomenological Investigation of Counseling Doctoral Students Becoming Mothers
Women often face challenges when balancing academic and familial responsibilities (Gilbert, ; Trepal & Stinchfield, ). This phenomenological study explored women's (N = 10) experiences of becoming mothers during a doctoral program in counseling. The results highlight the importance of mentorship and other protective factors associated with a successful transition from student to mother
Measuring Professional Identity Development Among Counselor Trainees
This study examined the differences in professional identity development between novice and advanced counselor trainees (N = 161). Multivariate analyses of variance indicated significant differences between groups. Specifically, advanced counselor trainees demonstrated greater professional development compared with novice counselor trainees. No differences existed between groups with understanding of professional orientation and values. Implicati…
Benefits of Required Counseling for Counseling Students
Graduate students experience mental health distress. The authors investigated the benefits of required counseling services at a training clinic for students enrolled in counseling courses. Results indicated that after receiving services, students (N = 55) reported decreases in overall problems, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms. Implications for counselor educators are discussed
Diagnostic Variance Among Counselors and Counselor Trainees
This study, based on grounded theory, explored aspects of diagnostic variance in the clinical decision-making process among 41 counselors and counselor trainees. As such, this article discusses the various forms of diagnostic variance and the cognitive information-processing tools used by practitioners, to highlight an evolving theory of how helping professionals vary in their clinical decision making. Implications for practice, training and futu…
A consensual qualitative analysis of counselor educators' experiences incorporating neuroscience
We used consensual qualitative research to explore eight counselor educators' experience integrating neuroscience into counseling curriculum. Six domains, 18 categories, and 37 subcategories emerged from the data highlighting barriers, successes, and future trajectory of incorporating neuroscience consistently and ethically into counselor training
A Phenomenological Investigation of Counseling Doctoral Students Becoming Mothers
Women often face challenges when balancing academic and familial responsibilities (Gilbert, ; Trepal & Stinchfield, ). This phenomenological study explored women's (N = 10) experiences of becoming mothers during a doctoral program in counseling. The results highlight the importance of mentorship and other protective factors associated with a successful transition from student to mother
Measuring Professional Identity Development Among Counselor Trainees
This study examined the differences in professional identity development between novice and advanced counselor trainees (N = 161). Multivariate analyses of variance indicated significant differences between groups. Specifically, advanced counselor trainees demonstrated greater professional development compared with novice counselor trainees. No differences existed between groups with understanding of professional orientation and values. Implicati…
Diagnostic Variance Among Counselors and Counselor Trainees
This study, based on grounded theory, explored aspects of diagnostic variance in the clinical decision-making process among 41 counselors and counselor trainees. As such, this article discusses the various forms of diagnostic variance and the cognitive information-processing tools used by practitioners, to highlight an evolving theory of how helping professionals vary in their clinical decision making. Implications for practice, training and futu…
Benefits of Required Counseling for Counseling Students
Graduate students experience mental health distress. The authors investigated the benefits of required counseling services at a training clinic for students enrolled in counseling courses. Results indicated that after receiving services, students (N = 55) reported decreases in overall problems, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms. Implications for counselor educators are discussed
Measuring Professional Identity Development Among Counselor Trainees
This study examined the differences in professional identity development between novice and advanced counselor trainees (N = 161). Multivariate analyses of variance indicated significant differences between groups. Specifically, advanced counselor trainees demonstrated greater professional development compared with novice counselor trainees. No differences existed between groups with understanding of professional orientation and values. Implicati…
A Phenomenological Investigation of Counseling Doctoral Students Becoming Mothers
Women often face challenges when balancing academic and familial responsibilities (Gilbert, ; Trepal & Stinchfield, ). This phenomenological study explored women's (N = 10) experiences of becoming mothers during a doctoral program in counseling. The results highlight the importance of mentorship and other protective factors associated with a successful transition from student to mother
Transformative Learning for Counselor Trainees
An Introduction to Mixed Methods Design in Program Evaluation
Counseling researchers possess a distinct skill set that lends itself to program evaluation of community-based treatment programs. Specifically, using a mixed-methods approach to program evaluation could be beneficial to meet the outcome reporting requirements to satisfy grant sponsors, as well as provide stakeholders with information needed for program improvement. The purpose of this article is to provide an overall framework of program evaluat…
The Experience of Religion and Spirituality Among College Students Who Use Illicit Substances
Nine collegiate illicit substance users participated in a phenomenological study of their perceptions of religion, spirituality, and substance use. We identified three themes from the interviews: (a) development of substance-using behaviors, (b) journey with religion and spirituality, and (c) intersectionality of substance use and religious and spiritual journeys. The participants voiced a complex bidirectional relationship among use behaviors, r…
The Lived Experiences of GLB College Students Who Feel Supported by their Parents
Gay and lesbian individuals often wait until moving away to college before they come out to their parents. Individuals who are rejected by their parents often report mental health concerns, whereas individuals who perceive sexuality-related support from their parents report higher self-esteem and improved well-being. However, researchers have conducted limited work in exploring the nature of sexuality-related support within the family. The purpos…
Effects of Vicarious Racism Exposure via the Media on College Students of Color
Given the potential negative effects of vicarious racism, we sought to examine the impact of vicarious racism via the media on college students of color. Using a sample of 217 college students of color, we analyzed positive and negative affect and craving for alcohol and marijuana before and after exposure to media stimuli. Split‐plot analysis of variance results revealed a statistically significant interaction effect between time and group for n…
Guilt, Shame, and Empathy as Predictors of Coping Engagement among United States College Students
A consensual qualitative analysis of counselor educators' experiences incorporating neuroscience
We used consensual qualitative research to explore eight counselor educators' experience integrating neuroscience into counseling curriculum. Six domains, 18 categories, and 37 subcategories emerged from the data highlighting barriers, successes, and future trajectory of incorporating neuroscience consistently and ethically into counselor training
Military Spouse Mental Health Outcomes After Receiving Short-Term Counseling Services
Research related to military spouses accessing community-based mental health care is limited. Evaluations identifying outcomes of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and resilience are scant. In this study, 71 military partners and spouses (age M = 39.79, SD = 11.32; 97.2% women) receiving counseling services at a nonprofit agency completed self-report measures of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and resilience pre–post a 6-week intervention. Less depress…
Needs Assessment of Surviving Military Families
There is limited empirical data to account for the mental health and parent-child relationship outcomes among bereaved military families. The implementation of appropriate programs and mental health interventions depends on the study of relevant demographic and mental health constructs. We report the findings of a needs assessment conducted at a nonprofit organization serving bereaved military families, inclusive of 64 families, with adolescent c…
Program Evaluation of a Community-Engaged Partnership Between a Counselor Preparation Program and Adult Probation Services
This study evaluated counseling services provided by counselor trainees to individuals on probation within a partnership between a counselor training program and a community supervision department. Eighty-one participants were included in the program evaluation, with 65 reporting demographics. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 74 and included 35 men and 30 women. Of those 65, 67.7% identified as White, 24.6% as African American, 6.2% as anoth…
Envy and Self-Worth as Predictors of Social Media Misuse Among U.S. College Students
The Lived Experiences of African American Women in Natural Recovery
Recovery from substance misuse is complex and requires an individual’s desire and readiness for change. Specifically, for African Americans, additional factors such as social equity and access to culturally responsive treatments can complicate the recovery process. In this secondary analysis of a transcendental qualitative phenomenological study, researchers explored how eight African-American women navigated their change process in natural recov…
Flourishing Through Life Transitions
Protegiendo La Raza
Bridges or Barriers? A Systematic Literature Review of Multilingualism in Counseling
Although the majority of the world’s population is multilingual, language issues in counseling remain under researched. To understand multilingualism issues in counseling, we conducted a systematic review of the literature published from 2013 to 2023. We aimed to understand how multiple languages are used during counseling sessions and what benefits or challenges may exist for the clients and counselors. To meet the end, we used the preferred rep…
Relational Counseling Factors, Self‐Compassion, Minority Stress, and Posttraumatic Growth Among TGD Clients
This study examined associations among counselor factors, self‐compassion, proximal minority stress, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among transgender and gender‐diverse (TGD) clients engaged in mental health counseling. A theory‐informed, conceptually organized associational model examined self‐compassion and proximal stressors as intervening constructs that may explain associations between counselor factors and PTG. Participants included 226 TGD…
Psychology (19 works) · Medicine (13 works) · Clinical Psychology (11 works) · Counseling Practices and Supervision (9 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Medical education (7 works) · Mental health (7 works) · Pedagogy (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works)