Experiential Reflecting Teams in the Training of Group Counselors

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ID3866304
AuthorsMelissa C Henry (0009-0003-1362-228X, Department of Counseling and Human Development University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA, corresponding author), Hongryun Woo (0000-0001-7523-7350, Department of Counseling and Human Development University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA), Emily L Zoernig (0009-0006-1014-6224, Department of Counseling and Human Development University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA), Noah C Schmidt (0009-0002-1920-6992, Department of Counseling and Human Development University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA), Brennen Campbell (0009-0006-8394-9044, Department of Counseling and Human Development University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA), Whitney Bozarth (Department of Counseling and Human Development University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA)
Year2025
Volume64
Issue3
Pages314-320
Publication date2025-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCounselor Education and Supervision (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0011-0035 • E-ISSN: 1556-6978
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ceas.12339
OpenAlexW4407556415
LanguageEN
References cited41

Using a comparative case study design, this study explored the reflecting team (RT) method in group training among counseling students (n = 26). Participants were assigned to either the experiential group (EG) or RT, and group climate was assessed using the Group Climate Questionnaire (GCQ-S). Results indicated that RT members reported higher avoidance, but similar levels of engagement and conflict compared to EG members. Rooted in social constructivist theory, the study explored experiential instruction in group training

Counselor education · Experiential learning · Graduate students · Group (periodic table) · Group counseling · Higher education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Training (meteorology) · Applied Psychology · Child Therapy and Development · Clinical Psychology · Counseling Practices and Supervision · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Psychology

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