Training outcomes of a social determinants of mental health-focused fieldwork course

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ID3867331
AuthorsAlexandra Gantt‐howrey (0000-0002-0889-2109, College of Health, Department of Counseling Idaho State University, Meridian, Idaho, corresponding author), Kenneth F Johnson (0000-0001-7127-3370, College of Education and Human Ecology, Department of Counseling The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio), Natese Dockery (0000-0003-3051-454X, School of Human Environmental Sciences University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY), Dana L Brookover (0000-0002-5534-4092, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Education and Counseling Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania), Lynton Robins (0000-0002-8898-3499, Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, Department of Counseling and Human Services Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia)
Year2025
Volume64
Issue1
Pages64-80
Publication date2025-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCounselor Education and Supervision (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0011-0035 • E-ISSN: 1556-6978
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ceas.12327
OpenAlexW4403027756
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited29

We conducted a concurrent nested mixed-methods exploration of counselor trainee outcomes of a social determinants of mental health (SDMH)-focused fieldwork course. Seven trainees completed a pre-/post-course SDMH competence scale and nine weekly journal entries. Results of a paired samples t-test and deductive content analysis suggest increased SDMH competence and efforts to learn about and address clients' SDMH challenges throughout the semester. Implications for counselor training conclude

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