Expertise In Counseling Research Articles

Developing Mobile-based Career Counselling Applications: a Tool for Assisting High School Students on Career Decisions Making

The difficulties of career-making decisions are experienced by high school students in Indonesia, especially in making choices for advanced education. Mostly, students are still confused about choosing what major is appropriate for continuing their studies in college because they have not yet received sufficient information as a basis for it. The difficulties in obtaining the information can be helped by utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) in career information services for students in the form of mobile-based applications. This study aims to develop mobile-based career counseling to assist students in choosing a major in college. This application can be downloaded by mobile phone. This application has four main features: assessment, study information, career counseling, and other info. The research method used Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. There are five fundament stages, including analysis, design, develop, implementation and evaluation. Need analysis was conducted on 573 respondents. After the application design was developed, testing was carried out by experts in counseling, experts in software engineering, and users (N = 40) who are students from the school. The results showed that the mobile-based career counseling application is feasible and very helpful for students in making career decisions. It is more efficient in assisting students in determining advanced education options. It will ease the work of school counselors in providing career counseling services. For further study, the need to experiment to compare the effectiveness of career counseling by application and directly counseling.

초심 수퍼바이저의 수퍼비전 경험에 관한 현상학적 연구

Objectives This study attempted to find out what kinds of experiences the novice supervisors have through the supervision, and to clarify the meaning of the novice supervisors experiences.
 Methods For reaching those, the study was conducted by Giorgi s phenomenological method. Participants were selected among counselors, who were within 5 years of obtaining a psychological counseling expert certificates, and who were conducting counselings and supervisions. Based on the in-depth interviews with six research participants, four steps were applied to identify the overall meaning, to classify the meaning, to convert academic terms, and to integrate into general structural statements.
 Results From the result of the study, 55 semantic units, 16 sub-components, and 6 components were derived. 6 components are as follows; ‘Unknowing what to do as supervisor’, ‘Struggling to become a supervisor’, ‘Self-reflection as a supervisor’, ‘Experienced intersubjectivity with supervisee’, ‘Consciousness expanded about supervision’, and ‘Becoming a supervisor vaguely’.
 Conclusions Novice supervisors try, struggle, and get confused, but they experience change by reflection even through trial and error. And they go through becoming supervisors vaguely, by the experience of expanding the scope of perception, and confirming the intersubjectivity with supervisees. Therefore, significances, limitations, and suggestions for follow-up studies were added.

청소년 명상 프로그램 개발 연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop a temple stay-based meditation program for adolescents. The research questions of this study are as follows. First, what is the goal, basic direction, and basic construction of the temple stay-based meditation program for adolescents?, Second, what is the content of the temple stay-based meditation program for adolescents?
 Methods For this purpose, prior research related to the temple stay-based youth meditation program was reviewed, and a quantitative and qualitative survey was conducted targeting adolescents and temple stay-based meditation experts. Based on these contents, after the development of the program(draft), content validity was secured through the review of 14 education program development experts, meditation experts, and psychological counseling experts, and the final program was developed with some modifications.
 Results First, the goal of the temple stay-based meditation program for adolescents is to ‘support youth emotional stability, opportunities for introspection, and mental health promotion through temple stay-based meditation’. The basic direction of the program is ‘to provide meditation along with play in consideration of the concentration and interest of adolescents’. It was set to consist of meditation activities that can commune with the nature of Odaesan. The program, composed by reflecting the opinions of adolescents and temple stay-based meditation experts, is aimed at adolescents, and the operating schedule is 1 night and 2 days, the number of participants is 13 to 15 people, the total number of sessions is 8 sessions, each session is 20 to 30 minutes, the rest period per session is 20-30 minutes. Second, as for the detailed program contents, in the case of the first day program, transitional adaptation activities are placed in the foreground to remind people that they have moved away from daily life to the temple through the body and mind. In the case of the 2nd day program, after waking up, it was composed to discuss Tapdoli meditation including the environmental factors of the temple, meditation for walking in the fir tree, and ways to utilize meditation in daily life.
 Conclusions The results of this study are significant in that they developed a temple stay-based meditation program for adolescents and provided basic data for the development of various psychological promotion programs for adolescents in the future.

Toward genetic counseling practice standards for diagnostic testing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia

Objective: Genetic counseling and diagnostic genetic testing are considered part of the multidisciplinary care of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We aimed to investigate the ideal components of genetic counseling for ALS/FTD diagnostic testing amongst various stakeholders using an online, modified Delphi survey. Methods: Experts in genetic counseling and testing for ALS/FTD were purposively then snowball recruited and included genetic health professionals, health professionals outside of genetics and consumer experts (patients, relatives, and staff representatives from ALS/FTD support organizations). First-round items were informed by two systematic literature reviews and qualitative interviews with patients and families who had experienced diagnostic testing. Analysis of each round informed the development of the subsequent round and the final results. Results: Forty-six experts participated in the study, 95.65% completed both rounds. After round one, items were updated based on participant responses and were presented again for consensus in round two. After round two, a high level of consensus (≥80% agreement) was achieved on 16 items covering various topics related to genetic counseling service delivery, before and after diagnostic testing is facilitated. Conclusions: Genetic counseling for individuals with ALS/FTD and their families should include the provision of client-centered counseling, education and support throughout. The items developed are adaptable to varied healthcare settings and may inform a standard of genetic counseling practice for health professionals who facilitate testing and counseling discussions. This area of work is timely, given demand for testing is likely to increase as more genotype-driven clinical trials become available.

Using mindfulness-based stress reduction group therapy to reduce perceived stress of vulnerable women in south of Iran

ABSTRACT Provision of educational and health services to vulnerable women in drop-in centers can reduce their traumas. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) group therapy is a psychological intervention to reduce perceived stress these women. This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MBSR group therapy in the perceived stress of 63 vulnerable women who referred to two drop-in centers in southeastern Iran. The participants were assigned into the intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 33) groups. The intervention group members were required to attend the MBSR intervention held in eight 90-minute sessions. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was administered to collect data before and one month after the MBSR. Based on the findings, the pre-test scores of perceived stress were not significantly different between the intervention (38.16 ± 6.04) and control (39.06 ± 5.30) groups (t = −0.62, p = 0.53). However, the perceived stress scores reduced significantly in the intervention group (30.20 ± 2.89) than the control group scores (37.96 ± 4.18) in the posttest (t = −8.35, P = 0.001). Given the significant reduction of perceived stress in participants after attending the MBSR group therapy, expert counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists are recommended to conduct this therapy to reduce perceived stress in vulnerable women.

EP155: Genetic investigation of idiopathic short stature in the endocrinology practice: The Mayo Clinic experience

Childhood short stature is a common indication for referral in endocrinology. The differential diagnosis is broad including endocrine disorders, systemic disorders, and genetic disorders. Many genetic disorders are associated with growth disturbance including non-syndromic growth hormone disorders, syndromic short stature, and skeletal dysplasias. A subset of children are classified as having idiopathic short stature (ISS), which could be further subdivided into familial or non-familial short stature. The lack of cardinal features in ISS often prevents genetic evaluation and diagnosis of non-syndromic genetic short stature. However, emerging data indicates the identification of a genetic disorder in 25-40% of individuals with ISS when utilizing copy number variant analysis, targeted gene panels and exome sequencing. Genetic testing is becoming an essential component of the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of patients in traditionally underutilized clinical departments. The Pediatric Endocrinology department and Center for Individualized Medicine (CIM) at Mayo Clinic collaborated to develop a genetic testing service for pediatric ISS to explore the yield of genetic diagnosis and impact to medical management utilizing a novel genetic counseling model called the Genetic Testing and Counseling (GTAC) unit consisting of genetic counselors, genetic counselor assistants, genetic nurses, and a medical geneticist. Through GTAC, patients receive appropriate counseling, and test facilitation through partnership between the genetic counseling team and referring specialty provider. Eligibility for a referral to the GTAC service included children with proportionate short stature greater than 2 SD below mean for age and sex, in the absence of an identifiable causative etiology. Children with skeletal dysplasias and syndromic short stature were not included in this service and underwent genetic evaluation through traditional referrals to the Department of Clinical Genomics. Through the GTAC service, pre-test genetic counseling appointments range from 15-30 minutes focusing on pre-selected genetic tests. For ISS, a custom exome-based multi-gene panel was curated and created to include 53 genes associated with non-syndromic short stature or disorders with mild or variable expressivity such as some RAS-opathies. Chromosomal microarray (CMA) was also ordered as a standard first tier test. Genetic test results were reviewed by the endocrinologist and the GTAC Genomics team. Results were returned to the patient via post-test genetic counseling, and medical management and follow-up was facilitated by the endocrinologist. From April 2021 to November 2021, there have been 13 referrals to the GTAC service, and all 13 (100%) patients elected to proceed with genetic testing. Multi-gene custom panel and CMA were completed for 11 patients. CMA, as a standalone test, was completed for one patient because a diagnosis was obtained with this initial test. Testing is pending for the remaining 2 patients. The multi-gene panel revealed a likely pathogenic or pathogenic causative variant in 5/10 patients tested (ACAN, IGF1, IGF1R, and SHOX) and CMA revealed a pathogenic causative copy number variant resulting in deletion of the SHOX gene in 1/5 patients. Together, the diagnostic yield through this testing approach is 54%. Therapeutic options were available for all 6 (100%) solved cases. Three of the 6 (50%) diagnosed cases had family histories consistent with the finding and included reports of one or more close relatives (first or second degree) with associated features (eg, short stature, mesomelia, forearm deformity). The molecular finding was able to be confirmed in affected parents of 2 of these 3 cases; parental testing of the third is pending. Parental samples were submitted to aid in the interpretation of results in 6/11 cases; parents were not included in 2/11 cases and the patient was adopted in 3/11 cases. Genetic counseling and testing are important components in the overall evaluation of idiopathic short stature; however, genetic counseling expertise embedded in the endocrinology practice is rare. The collaboration between GTAC and the specialty area partners has demonstrated immediate and ongoing value to patients and providers. This partnership highlights the significant diagnostic genetic yield and impact to patient management in unexplained short stature. Genetic testing is underutilized and should be considered in pediatric patients with not only ISS but also cases of familial short stature. A genetic diagnosis in children with short stature is instrumental for informing prognosis, the potential to inform treatment decisions surrounding use of growth hormone or insulin-like growth factor 1 therapy and clarifying inheritance and recurrence risks.

A Model for Design and Implementation of a Laboratory Information-Management System Specific for Molecular Pathology Laboratory Operations

The Molecular Pathology Section, Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH), has undergone enhancement of its testing portfolio and processes. An Excel 2013- and paper-based data-management system was replaced with a commercially available laboratory information-management system (LIMS) software application, a separate bioinformatics platform, customized test-interpretation applications, a dedicated sample-accessioning service, and a results-releasing software application. The customized LIMS solution manages complex workflows, large-scale data packets, and process automation. A customized approach was required because, in a survey of commercially available off-the-shelf software products, none met the diverse and complex needs of this molecular diagnostics service. The project utilized the expertise of clinical laboratorians, pathologists, genetics counselors, bioinformaticians, and systems analysts in partnering with software-engineering consultants to design and implement a solution. Concurrently, Agile software-building best practices were formulated, which may be emulated for scalable and cost-effective laboratory-authored software.

Group-tailored feedback on online mental health screening for university students: using cluster analysis

BackgroundThe method by which mental health screening result reports are given affects the user’s health behavior. Lists with the distribution of scores in various mental health areas is difficult for users to understand, and if the results are negative, they may feel more embarrassed than necessary. Therefore, we propose using group-tailored feedback, grouping people of similar mental health types by cluster analysis for comprehensive explanations of multidimensional mental health.MethodsThis cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using a qualitative approach based on cluster analysis. Data were collected via a developed mental screening website, with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, perfectionism, procrastination, and attention assessed for 2 weeks in January 2020 in Korea. Participants were randomly recruited, and sample size was 174. Total was divided into 25 with severe depression/anxiety (SDA+) and 149 without severe depression/anxiety (SDA-) according to the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 criteria. Cluster analysis was conducted in each group, and an ANOVA was performed to find significant clusters. Thereafter, structured discussion was performed with mental health professionals to define the features of the clusters and construct the feedback content initially. Thirteen expert counselors were interviewed to reconstruct the content and validate the effectiveness of the developed feedback.ResultsSDA- was divided into 3 using the k-means algorithm, which showed the best performance (silhouette score = 0.32, CH score = 91.67) among the clustering methods. Perfectionism and procrastination were significant factors in discretizing the groups. SDA+ subgroups were integrated because only 25 people belonged to this group, and they need professional help rather than self-care. Mental status and treatment recommendations were determined for each group, and group names were assigned to represent their features. The developed feedback was assessed to improve mental health literacy (MHL) through integrative and understandable explanations of multidimensional mental health. Moreover, it appeared that a sense of belonging was induced to reduce reluctance to face the feedback.ConclusionsThis study suggests group-tailored feedback using cluster analysis, which identifies groups of university students by integrating multidimensions of mental health. These methods can help students increase their interest in mental health and improve MHL to enable timely help.

Physicians' experience, practice and education, on genetic testing and genetic counseling: a nationwide survey study in Greece.

Genetic testing has been implemented in clinical practice. However, data on physician's practices and education related to cancer genetics, risk assessment and clinical management in Greece, is limited. In Greece, genetic counseling is performed by treating physicians in collaboration with clinical laboratory geneticists due to the absence of medical geneticists and genetic counsellors. We evaluated treating physicians' experience on genetic testing for hereditary cancer and counseling practices in Greece, thus providing critical areas for improvement of genetic counseling processes. A 28-question survey was used to assess physicians' experience with genetic testing practices, factors that affect their clinical management and decision making and limitations in their education. Of 250 physicians, 208 (83%) completed the survey; of whom 89 (42.8%) were medical oncologists, 88 general surgeons (42.3%), 26 gynecologists (12.5%) and 5 (2.4%) of other specialties. Overall, 91.8% of participants referred patients for genetic testing, with 51.8% recommending multigene panel testing. While most clinicians (84%) reported lack of a clinical genetics department at their institution, 75.7% referred patients for genetic counseling at available departments or healthcare professionals with expertise in genetic counseling. Overall, 68.8% of respondents reported no training or moderate training on cancer genetics. A higher proportion of medical oncologists reported sufficient/very satisfactory training (40.9%) compared to general surgeons (27.3%) or gynecologists (11.5%) (p = 0.012). Time spent on pre- and post-testing sessions varied significantly among respondents. Of 199 physicians, 70% would manage patients with BRCA1 VUS as patients with pathogenic variants, mainly surgeons (83.1%) and gynecologists (80%), compared to oncologists (52.3%) (p < 0.001). Additionally, 64% of physicians treating patients with breast and ovarian cancer would recommend an intervention based on the presence of a BRCA1 VUS. Most respondents (87%) were interested in receiving additional education on cancer risk assessment. Limited consensus was observed during physicians' genetic testing, counseling practices and clinical management of patients with increased predisposition to cancer. Our findings highlight the need for improvement in physician education on cancer risk assessment and increase of genetic counseling resources and services.

Development, Validity and Testing of Child Counseling Creative Therapy Module Using Video

This study aimed to develop, validate and test a creative therapy module of child counseling using video. Module has been developed based on cognitive theory by Piaget (1962). As a whole, the module contains seven components of creative therapy that will be presented using video to counselors. The seven components of creative therapy are play, coloring, storytelling, sand, clay, puppet and collage therapy. This study is divided into three phases; 1) Module development, 2) Testing the validity of module content, and 3) Testing module reliability. This study uses a descriptive approach as a study design involving expert evaluation. In addition, to collect research data, survey methods are also used. To examine the need for module development, a literature review was conducted. To assess the validity of the module content, a total of 13 study samples consisting of experts in counseling and psychology. The next sample is 27 counselors to evaluate the reliability of the module. The instrument used to evaluate the content validity of the module was a set of content validity questionnaires which was a modification from Russell (1974) that had been suggested by Jamaludin (2002). To test the reliability of the module, researchers have developed a set of questionnaires built on the objectives of each module activity (Sidek & Jamaludin, 2005). The values computed for the content validity were high (80.0%). For the results of the survey, it shows that this module achieves high reliability with an Cronbach's Alpha of 0.97. These findings indicate that the modules developed are appropriate and ready to be implemented.

1000HPK Training For Cadres and Pregnant Women To Prevent Stunting In The Bungursari Health Center Work Area Of Tasikmalaya City In 2020

Bungursari Health Center in 2018 had stunting toddlers as many as 219 out of 1140 toddlers (19%). In 2018 there were 28 stunted toddlers with chronic malnutrition conditions, as well as pregnant women who experienced KEK as many as 23 people, as many as 56% of mothers who breastfeed exclusively and mothers as much as 74% have provided complementary breast milk since the age of 4 months and many mothers provide breast milk companion food with a menu that does not meet the STANDARD 4 quadrant WHO. This community service aims to carry out 1000 HPK mentoring training for cadres so that there is an increase in the knowledge and skills of cadres in escorting 1000 HPK so as to prevent stunting. Community Service training of 1000 HPK followed by 30 cadres for 2 days involving expert sources in their fields, namely the Head of Health Center, Midwife Coordinator, Nutritionist and Promkes and Midwife with the expertise of breastfeeding counselors, training is carried out face-to-face question and answer discussion methods and practicums. The results of the activities obtained are in the improvement of the knowledge and skills of cadres in controlling 1000 HPK.

Genetic counseling access for parents of newborns who screen positive for cystic fibrosis: Consensus guidelines.

A risk associated with cystic fibrosis newborn screening (CFNBS) is parental misunderstanding of genetic information generated by the over 6600 positive screens reported annually in the United States. CFNBS algorithms incorporating DNA analysis can generate genetic information that requires clinical interpretation and has significance for the newborn, parents, and other relatives. Engagement between CF care centers and trained genetic counseling providers, such as licensed and/or certified genetic counselors (GCs), is variable and limited in providing information to CFNBS positive (CFNBS+) families. Using a modified Delphi process, a workgroup of CFNBS experts developed recommendation statements for engagement of genetic counseling services in CF care centers where CFNBS + diagnostic evaluations are performed. Statements were assessed over three rounds of surveys, one face-to-face meeting, and through public feedback. Seventeen statements achieved >80% consensus (range: 82%-100%). The workgroup affirmed prior CFF policy statements recommending genetic counseling for parents of infants with CFNBS+. The remaining statements addressed infrastructure and logistics of genetic counseling services, including defining appropriate training for genetic counseling providers and counseling content, establishing a path to equal access to genetic counseling providers across CF care centers, and setting a standard for client-centered CFNBS genetic counseling that is respectful of diverse patient needs and autonomy. Implementation of client-centered genetic counseling for CFNBS+families in CF care centers by providers with expertise in both CF and genetic counseling will require efforts to further define core concepts, enhance the education of providers, and develop opportunities for access via telemedicine.

Developing A Competency System for Counseling Children: A Delphi Study

ABSTRACT This mixed method study addresses the dearth of competencies required for child counseling. A framework is introduced from which to base a child counseling competency system. A mixed methods classical Delphi study was employed to engage a panel of 37 child counseling experts about child counseling competencies. Initial items for a comprehensive child counseling competency system were highlighted. The study resulted in 57 items that encompass child counseling competencies in the core domains of child counseling attitudes, knowledge, skills, and actions. Participants ranked items for a final list of most important competencies in child counseling including the following: (attitudes) meet children where they are; viewing the child holistically with congruence, empathy and nonjudgment; passion for children; child counseling is a separate and distinct process from that applied to counseling adults; (knowledge) laws and ethical standards pertaining to children; multicultural and social justice concepts relating to children; (skills) evidence-based treatments; developing comprehensive treatment plans; (actions) self-reflection; and advocating for children’s rights and health. These competencies are arranged in a figure that shows both the final list of competencies and those deemed most important. Discussion includes how competencies can inform future counselor training and licensure.

Counseling and counseling services status in Ethiopia

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was obtaining pertinent evidence from contemporary expert counselors and relevant professionals on societal understanding and interest to receive counseling service in their lifetime. Counseling organizations were purposively selected from modern counseling structure and practices based on its relevance to the intended inquiry. Qualitative research approach with a thematic data analysis method was employed. Semi-structured interviews, observation, and focus group discussions were conducted with the selected participants. The study result identified that societal understanding of counseling and counseling practices in a real-life situation needs more effort to work in the country. Institutions providing services focus on indigenous wisdom, personal experience, and knowledge captured from educational institutes. It is concluded that concerned government and non-government organizations need to boost the purpose and functions of counseling to maintain adolescents’ holistic development in and out of school. Accordingly, counseling in Ethiopia needs reworking to provide proper services to community.

Counselor-Perceived Teacher Actions Needed to Carry out Educational and Vocational Guidance in Secondary Schools in Spain

After analyzing the scientific literature referring to guiding actions developed in secondary education, there is an appreciable lack of research on process efficiency performed by teachers. This study explores the practice of tutoring, which in Spain is coordinated by counselors but the responsibility of teachers. An ad hoc semistructured questionnaire was designed, validated and applied within the framework of a collaboration agreement between professional institutions of counselors and researchers. The questionnaire was answered by 102 counselors who are heads of guidance departments because the insight of counseling experts was desired. The quantitative and qualitative data analyses indicated correlations between the profile of the counselors and the performance of tutoring, described the content and predominant intervention models and identified needs for improvement. A much more intensive and direct intervention by counselors is necessary in a system in which teachers are not trained enough and time dedicated to tutorial action is deficient. Notably, counselors coordinate and supervise tutoring, but they feel overwhelmed by the lack of concrete norms and their workload.

DEVELOPMENT OF POCKET BOOKING AND SETTLEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF BULLYING IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL BENGKULU CITY

The aim of this study was to: 1) Describe the development of pocket guidance and counseling books for the prevention of bullying in Bengkulu City High School, 2) Describe the effectiveness of the guidance and counseling pocket book for prevention of bullying in Bengkulu City High School, the research method used the ADDIE model. consists of five main stages, namely (A) nalysis, (D) esign, (D) evelopment, (I) implementation, and (E) valuation, which is used to analyze data from expert validation, namely design experts, linguists, and guidance and counseling expert with 25 research subjects. The results of this study are: a) The feasibility assessment by material experts is obtained in the Very Eligible category. Students' responses to the existence of a guidance and counseling pocket book for prevention of bullying in Bengkulu City High School for small group trials included in the very low category and for the experimental class test in the very high category and in the control class included in the low category. The pocket book of guidance and counseling for the prevention of bullying in the High School of Bengkulu City is very effective for students 'knowledge and can increase students' knowledge about preventing bullying.

Genetic counseling research and COVID-19: A lesson in resiliency.

GenCOUNSEL is the largest genetic counseling research grant awarded to date and brings together experts in genetic counseling, genomics, law and policy, health services implementation, and health economics research. It is the first project of its kind to examine the genetic counseling issues associated with the clinical implementation of genome‐wide sequencing (exome and genome sequencing). GenCOUNSEL is a Canadian‐based, multi‐method research study that takes place over a variety of sites, including non‐clinical, clinical, and laboratory research sites and includes the training of undergraduate and graduate students. The COVID‐19 pandemic will likely have a lasting impact on genetic counseling service delivery, research, and training. Almost every aspect of the GenCOUNSEL research project has been impacted by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Here we describe how our research recruitment strategies, methods, resource allocation, and training capacity have been affected. We discuss ways that we have adapted to the pandemic including revision of our research methods and work to understand the barriers in order to optimize opportunities. We finish with take‐home messages to fellow researchers highlighting the importance of resiliency in genetic counseling research.

The Development of POTENSIA; The Android-Based Psychological Application for Mapping and Assessments of Student Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;Students experience various essential changes related to their psychological conditions during their education in college. Students' adaptability to the demands of these changes will give birth to new skills for the next stage of psychological development. However, academic stress, social problems, career, and personal-emotional problems can hinder the productivity and development of students in terms of mental health. This issue increased with the new-normal life during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also impacted the education process. For this reason, it is necessary to have a mobile-based online psychological assessment to map the mental health conditions of students during the pandemic. This study aims to develop and validate an Android-based online psychological assessment application to map students' mental health conditions. This study involved ten experts in counseling and software development, five counselors, and 638 users of the POTENSIA application. According to application development needs, data analysis using Aiken's V coefficient test, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Rasch Model Analysis. The results of the study prove that the application is considered valid and practical to use. The effectiveness of the application is considered very good in mapping the mental health conditions of students.&lt;/span&gt;

Gender imbalance in the genetic counseling profession: An Australasian perspective.

Gender imbalance exists in the genetic counseling profession, with approximately 95% of genetic counselors identifying as female. Genetic counseling programs in Australia have increased the proportion of male student enrolments in recent years, although this is yet to have an impact on gender balance in the profession more broadly. While significant resources have been allocated to improving female representation in traditionally male professions, there has not been a reciprocal movement of men into traditionally female professions. The lower status awarded to traditionally female roles creates a disincentive for men to choose non-traditional career paths. Although genetic counselors have expertise in both genetics and counseling, the profession is viewed as a predominantly helping profession and therefore 'women's work'. Men who work in traditionally female roles report role strain and stereotyping, which affect experiences at work and challenge personal identities. Male advantage is also documented, especially with respect to salary. There remains a lack of understanding of the effect of gender imbalance on aspects of patient care, genetic counselor training and education, and genetic counseling research.

장애인 심리지원을 위한 코칭과 상담의 융합적 접근에 대한 필요성 고찰 및 Q방법론 적용방안

In order to solve the psychological problems of the disabled, change and growth, it is necessary to change from the existing counseling and treatment-centered psychological support to the psychological support based on the convergence of coaching and counseling. In particular, psychological support for the disabled is needed by disabled people with the same type of disability, away from the existing psychological support for the disabled based on a sufficient understanding and empathy for the disabled. In addition, in the current situation where the interest and importance of employment for the disabled are highlighted, coaching and counseling can expand employment and start-up opportunities for the disabled in connection with the training of coaching counseling experts for the disabled. Therefore, in this study aims to consider the current state of psychological support for the disabled in South Korea, the need for psychological support for the disabled based on a convergent approach of coaching and counseling, and to present expected effects. In addition, the study proposes and applies a Q methodology suitable for basic research on the convergent approach of coaching and counseling implemented by the disabled. It is hoped that the results of this study will be used as basic data for research on the perception of psychological support through a convergent approach of coaching and counseling conducted by the disabled and for the development of an educational program to cultivate coaching counseling experts for the disabled.