Is The Personal Theoretical? A Critical Incident Analysis of Student Theory Journals

Authors

Allison Hrovat, Syracuse UniversityFollow
Melissa Luke, Syracuse UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

counseling theory, theoretical orientation, counselor training, counselor education

Subject Area

Counseling, Counselor Education

Abstract

Journal entries from 23 masters students enrolled in a counseling theories course were analyzed using Critical Incident methodology to identify students’ self-disclosures and connection to counseling theories. Seven different patterns of connecting theoretical information to personal experiences emerged. The authors present a discussion of how the findings and resulting framework can contribute to the teaching of counseling theory and the reflective process of identifying theoretical orientation.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/81.1084

Recommended Citation

Hrovat, A., & Luke, M. (2016). Is The Personal Theoretical? A Critical Incident Analysis of Student Theory Journals. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 8(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/81.1084