A Phenomenological Study of Counseling Students’ Experiences with Ambiguity

Authors

Stephani A. B. Jahn, University of FloridaFollow
Sondra Smith-Adcock, University of FloridaFollow

Document Type

Empirical Research Article

Keywords

tolerance for ambiguity, phenomenology, counselor education

Subject Area

Counselor Education

Abstract

Six master’s-level counseling students were interviewed about their phenomenological experiences of ambiguity in counselor preparation. Analysis revealed five themes: students’ preparation for ambiguous experiences, ambiguities of counselor preparation, accompanying overwhelming feelings, coping approaches, and self-assurance gained from facing ambiguity. These findings have implications for counselor education and supervision.

Recommended Citation

Jahn, S. A., & Smith-Adcock, S. (2018). A Phenomenological Study of Counseling Students’ Experiences with Ambiguity. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 10(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol10/iss1/9