Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Document Type
Empirical Research Article
Keywords
social justice, first practicum, supervision, pedagogy, development
Subject Area
Counselor Education
Abstract
Social justice is an imperative within counseling and is recognized through the American Counseling Association's code of ethics, nationally endorsed competencies, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The authors completed a phenomenological study exploring the experience of five master’s-level counseling students in their practicum course relative to their development of a socially just counseling approach. The authors identified themes to provide a textural-structural description of how students experienced the transition towards social action. Moving from readiness to action encompassed previous experiences, the learning community, and change agents including awareness, responsibility, motivation, and comfort. Implications for educators and supervisors of professional counselors are provided.
Recommended Citation
Moody, S. J., Lauka, J. D., & McCarthy, A. K. (2022). From Readiness to Action: Social Justice Training in Practicum. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 15(2). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol15/iss2/22