Counseling Organizations Research Articles

Best practices for associational advocacy in the counseling profession: A grounded theory investigation

AbstractThrough this grounded theory study, the authors present the model for advancing professions (MAP) through advocacy, which identifies how counseling‐related professional organizations develop, implement, assess, and sustain public policy and advocacy initiatives, grounded in 11 participants’ experiences across six professional associations. Although previous models supported the work of individual advocacy within the field of counseling, the MAP through advocacy provides a clear and robust associational infrastructure and a set of best practices to guide counseling organizations in public policy and advocacy initiatives that advance the profession. Implications for the counseling profession and how the model can inform and enhance the mission of the ACA, and its divisions, regions, and state organizations are discussed.

JUSTIFICATION OF THE CROSS-CULTURAL MODEL OF ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

The work substantiates the cross-cultural MAPE model of the organization's personnel management (Mastering – Antimobbing – Psychoanalysis – Education), which allows reducing the negative, especially mobbing, effects of cross-cultural differentiation of the company's personnel. The model creates conditions for effective intra-organizational cross-cultural transfer of knowledge, skills, and competencies through an interconnected synthesis of mentoring, group corporate education, and intra-firm psychoanalytic counseling. The main directions of the interrelationship of the elements of the proposed cross-cultural MAPE model of personnel management are determined, in particular between intra-organizational mentoring, corporate education, psychoanalytic counseling of personnel and the mentoring system. Its compliance with the principles of rational creation of models of cross-cultural personnel management of modern companies is highlighted. The technology for introducing the cross-cultural MAPE model of personnel management into the activities of a modern organization has been developed, which includes such stages as a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility and main priority areas of implementing the MAPE model into the work of companies, an assessment of the general financial possibilities regarding the resource provision of the model, a rational organization of internal mentoring , psychoanalytic counseling and corporate education, ensuring the consistency of the elements of the MAPE model, creating mechanisms to counteract the opportunism of managers during the implementation of the model and providing "feedback" with grassroots groups of personnel, as well as control and evaluation of the socio-economic effectiveness of the implementation of this model.

비대면 상담서비스 운영 변화와 과제: 국내 사이트를 중심으로

Objectives This study aims to identify operational changes and challenges in the development of non-face- to-face counseling by comparing the past and present usage of contactless counseling in the context of the rapid increase in the use of contactless counseling due to the spread of COVID-19 and the development of information technology. Methods For comparison with the past, we used the survey methodology from a previous study (Kim, Kye-hyun, & Lim, Eun-mi, 2000) and analyzed 113 counseling sites, including five items (‘service target’, ‘service operator’, ‘counseling method’, ‘counseling content’, and ‘usage fee’) and two additional items (‘counselor’s expertise’ and ‘guidance on using non-face-to-face counseling’) as survey indicators. Results First, we found that counseling methods, which were limited in the early days of non-face-to-face coun-seling, are now being diversified through the development of technology and the expansion of media use. Second, we observed a new way of connecting counselors by establishing platforms for non-face-to-face counseling at large portal sites and private counseling organizations, not limited to the free services provided by public in-stitutions in the past. Third, although guidance for non-face-to-face counseling is currently provided, there is a lack of information on the expertise and confidentiality of counselors. Conclusions This study aims to identify the current status of non-face-to-face counseling in Korea by comparing the past and present operation status of non-face-to-face counseling in Korea, and to identify development tasks. It is expected to provide various implications on the need to strengthen the awareness, professionalism, and eth-ical considerations of non-face-to-face counseling.

Counselors’ theoretical orientations and competencies in counseling women

AbstractThe current study examined the relationship between theoretical orientations and competencies in counseling women among professional counselors. Counselors currently meeting clients were recruited from professional counseling organizations, and the responses from 265 counselors were analyzed using structural equation models. Results indicated that a stronger psychoanalytic orientation predicted lesser competencies in counseling women, while stronger humanistic, feminist, and multicultural orientations predicted higher competencies in counseling women. The study highlights the need for counselors to integrate theoretical orientations with social justice perspectives to better serve women.

Evaluation of the organization and effectiveness of career counseling for Vietnamese high school students

Career counseling services are provided in high schools but the effectiveness of these services is still a topic of debate. The purpose of this paper is to examine the organization and effectiveness of career counseling for Vietnamese high school students. The challenges and obstacles in offering successful career counseling to Vietnamese high school students will be discussed in this paper in addition to the current state of the country's career counseling programmes at present and possible solutions. 360 students participated in a study that the authors conducted on career counselling in 15 high schools situated in the province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam. According to the findings, there is room for improvement in raising awareness of career counseling's significance and effectiveness in influencing choices about careers even though many students show some interest in it and consider its activities well-defined. Parents generally rate the importance of career counseling as high but there is a lack of interest in it. It is also crucial to consider the unique needs and challenges of each student especially those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds and to use technology to provide personalized career counseling services.

​​Cultivating Care​: Notes from a Mental Health Organisation in India

This Field Note reflects on the ethics and work of professional mental health care in the context of a non-profit counselling organisation in the city of Bengaluru, India. During fieldwork, having conversations with the counsellors and attending their group meetings brought the practices of cultivating care to the forefront. Deep listening and empathy are central to the care work of counselling. Yet these do not simply emerge from spontaneous feelings of love and compassion. Rather, they are cultivated through systematic individual and collective work. In this Field Note I focus on the collective modalities of cultivating care in terms of learning how to listen to the unsaid, recognise one’s ‘biases’, and establish the limits of care. These constitute the ethics of care work.

The interdisciplinary approach as tool of pharmaceutical education of children: from theory to practice

The pharmaceutical literacy is a necessary element of ensuring quality of human life that is to be formed at early age. The article demonstrates that key direction of development of health literacy is pharmaceutical education involving pharmaceutical workers. The necessity of development of pharmaceutical literacy in children through involvement into process of pharmaceutical education pedagogues and parents/legal representatives of child. The article presents analysis of normative legal documents regulating strategic directions of state and international policy in the field of protection of health and rights of minor citizen/children that regulate organization of pharmaceutical and educational activities and requirements to pharmaceutical and pedagogical workers within the framework of their professional role. The problematic zones in organization of pharmaceutical counseling of minors citizen were discovered. The necessity to improve professional competence of pharmaceutical and pedagogical workers in organization of pharmaceutical education of children of preschool and school age is established. The results of sociological survey of minor citizen and their parents demonstrated inadequate level of pharmaceutical literacy of respondents. On the basis of research results structural model of interaction of participants of pharmaceutical education of children (pharmaceutical workers - parents - pedagogues). The communication relations at the stage of transferring pharmaceutical knowledge to minor personality were revealed. The main result of the study is original structural functional model of organization of pharmaceutical education of children implementing interdisciplinary approach in forming pharmaceutical knowledge in children of preschool and school age. The stages of interaction of participants and professional tasks of pharmaceutical and pedagogical specialists in process of teaching children skills of pharmaceutical safety are determined.

응급실을 내원한 약물중독 자살시도자의 응급실 기반 자살시도자 사후관리사업 참여 영향요인

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that affect the participation of drug intoxication suicide attempters in emergency room-based post-suicide attempt care program for suicide attempters, which is implemented by the country to prevent re-attempts by suicide attempters. Method: This study targeted suicide attempters who attempted suicide by drugs intoxication and visited an emergency room from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. This was a retrospective study that compared the general characteristics, drug intoxication-related characteristics, and treatment-related characteristics of participants and non-participants in an emergency room-based post-suicide attempt care program. Results: There were 416 subjects who visited the emergency room due to suicide attempt drug intoxication. 246 (59.1%) participated in the emergency room-based post-suicide attempt care program and 170 (40.9%) did not participate. Between participants and non-participants in emergency room-based post-suicide attempt care program was significant difference mental illness was significant difference mental illness (χ2=124.91, p<.001), hospital visit time (χ2=8.92, p=.030), systolic blood pressure (χ2=4.71, p=.030), and moderate severity (χ2=12.42, p=.006). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, in order to increase the participation rate of drug intoxicated suicide attempters in the emergency room-based post-suicide attempter care program, it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of emergency room nurses who initially interview suicide attempters and provide discharge education to respond to suicide attempters. We also suggest developing strategies to prevent suicide re-attempts, such as the development of an administrative system that allows suicide attempters to connect with community counseling organizations after being discharged from the emergency room.

Public Kindergarten or “Private Counseling Organization”—A Case Study of the Phenomenon of Rural Kindergartens’ Primary Schooling under Market Competition

Public Kindergarten or “Private Counseling Organization”—A Case Study of the Phenomenon of Rural Kindergartens’ Primary Schooling under Market Competition

The organisation of psychosocial counselling in Belgian ART centres

The organisation of psychosocial counselling in Belgian ART centres

여성상담자의 일-가정 갈등이 직무만족에 미치는 영향: 개인-직무적합성의 매개효과

This study sought to verify the mediating effect of person-job fit in the relationship between work-family conflict and job satisfaction of female counselors. To this end, a research model was established and hypotheses were derived based on previous research on work-family conflict, job satisfaction, and person-job fit. For this study, an online survey was conducted on 158 female counselors working in various types of counseling organizations. As a result, first, it was found that female counselors' work-family conflict had a negative effect on job satisfaction and person-job fit. Second, job satisfaction was found to have a positive effect on person-job fit. Third, person-job fit was found to have a full mediating effect in the relationship between work-family conflict and job satisfaction. Through this study, the importance and effectiveness of work-family conflict and job satisfaction were proven, and practical implications and limitations were presented as well as theoretical expansion through consideration of variables that mediate effectiveness.

대학교 학생상담기관 자살 위기 개입에 관한 연구 동향

In this study, a total of 88 studies in domestic academic journals related to suicide crisis response by university student counseling organizations were explored. The results were intended to discuss ways to improve the university counseling center's services. In order to organize a discussion on suicide crisis intervention at university student counseling organizations, studies were classified and trends were identified by distinguishing approaches by research method, research topic, and crisis intervention period. The results of the study confirmed that many studies were conducted to identify factors affecting suicidal behavior and relate them to prevention education, but it was confirmed that more research related to crisis intervention and follow-up management is needed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The discussion derived from the results is as follows. First, although this study confirmed the quantitative expansion of suicide prevention education, efforts to improve quality are needed. Second, it is necessary to cooperate between departments within the university to establish a university suicide crisis response system. Third, there is a need for qualitative changes in counselor education to professionalize suicide crisis response within universities - systematic expert training, diversification of training content, and establishment of a suicide crisis response model. Lastly, administrative and institutional changes are needed to support suicide response crisis counseling at university student counseling organizations.

Perceived barriers, recommendations, and resources for multistate licensure in the United States: A mixed-methods study of laboratory genetic counselors.

With genetic counselor licensure now available in 32 states, the number of laboratory genetic counselors (LGCs) who are required to be licensed in multiple states has risen substantially. Although previous studies have documented the complexity of the multistate licensing (MSL) process, there has been little research on the experiences of LGCs applying for and maintaining licensure. The purpose of this study was to identify perceived barriers, recommendations, and resources for LGCs pursuing MSL. A 15-item mixed-methods, anonymous questionnaire was used to survey genetic counselors currently or formerly employed by genetic testing laboratories. Responses were analyzed with a combination of descriptive statistics and inductive thematic analysis. Of the 150 eligible participants who completed the survey, the majority worked at a commercial, non-academic laboratory (84%, n = 126), had 1-4 years of laboratory genetic counseling experience (54%, n = 81), held non-patient-facing roles (65%, n = 97), and were required by their employer to hold licensure in at least one state (73%, n = 110). Most participants (86%, n = 129) felt there were barriers to MSL for LGCs, with three emergent themes: (1) resource burden, (2) complexity, and (3) legislative ambiguity. Participants described the current MSL process as tedious, cumbersome, confusing, overwhelming, and redundant. Several shared that the current licensing system undermines the intent to improve the status of the profession and actually negatively impacts patient care. Recommendations to improve MSL included overall process enhancements, like transitioning to online systems and a single central information repository for licensees, increased professional advocacy, and investing in collaborative pathways to licensure such as interstate compacts. Participants found national genetic counseling organizations, state-based genetic counseling organizations, and genetic counseling colleagues to be the most helpful resources for understanding licensure law and where to apply for licensure.

Principles of Guidance Counseling Organization

This article aims to find out the importance of the principles of guidance and counseling to be a guide in providing counseling services, what are the principles of guidance and counseling in implementing counseling services. Guidance and Counseling Principles are guidelines or tools in carrying out the guidance and counseling service program process so that it runs according to regulations and has a positive impact on individuals. This principle will have a positive and flexible impact on its services, where the program provided will be in accordance with individual problems. The Guidance Counseling service also requires the role of the surrounding environment so that the program is carried out successfully and achieves the expected solution.

Experiences of diversity, equity, and inclusion for doctoral students and new faculty in leadership development programs

ABSTRACT Leadership development programs (e.g. Emerging Leaders) are growing in popularity among professional counseling organizations. Using basic interpretive design, the current qualitative study included 24 counselor education doctoral students who had participated in leadership development programs. Findings address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership experiences. Themes derived through multiple rounds of coding describe lack of representation in leadership, imposter phenomenon experienced by students with marginalized identities, and barriers to leadership opportunities.

Systemic delays to abortion access undermine the health and rights of abortion seekers across Australia.

Systemic delays to abortion access undermine the health and rights of abortion seekers across Australia.

Upaya Pencegahan Perilaku Antisosial dalam Perspektif Pendidikan Islam Melalui Layanan Bimbingan Kelompok di MTS Al Washliyah Medan Krio

The adolescent phase is generally considered the most sensitive time in the course of a person's life. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the type of negative influences that might lead to antisocial behavior, which we define as behavior that society generally disapproves of. The Islamic Guidance Counseling Organization is a community resource that facilitates open dialogue on pressing social issues, including the epidemic of antisocial behavior among young people. The aim of this study was to test methods used to reduce antisocial behaviour in young people. The authors of the study looked at antisocial behavior from a Muslim worldview. Literature research for this research is qualitative. Qualitative research and data collection in libraries use methods including in-depth interviews, careful record keeping, and careful observation. Based on the findings of this study, antisocial behavior includes actions such as breaking school rules and physically attacking classmates. Personal factors, family factors, school-related factors, and social factors all influence antisocial behavior. The school's action to overcome deviant behavior in these students is first to conduct individual counseling or approach to problematic students, carried out by the Guidance and Counseling (BK) teacher, then communicate to parents and if the student still repeats his actions, the school takes action to be given a parent notification letter (SPO).

Counseling organizations remotely: A qualitative inductive research on the adjustment process.

Counseling organizations remotely: A qualitative inductive research on the adjustment process.

Rural Psychiatrists Know Multidisciplinary Care and Cultural Sensitivity

Rural Psychiatrists Know Multidisciplinary Care and Cultural Sensitivity

A field experiment on subgoal framing to boost volunteering: The trade-off between goal granularity and flexibility.

Research suggests that breaking overarching goals into more granular subgoals is beneficial for goal progress. However, making goals more granular often involves reducing the flexibility provided to complete them, and recent work shows that flexibility can also be beneficial for goal pursuit. We examine this trade-off between granularity and flexibility in subgoals in a preregistered, large-scale field experiment (N = 9,108) conducted over several months with volunteers at a national crisis counseling organization. A preregistered vignette pilot study (N = 900) suggests that the subgoal framing tested in the field could benefit goal seekers by bolstering their self-efficacy and goal commitment, and by discouraging procrastination. Our field experiment finds that reframing an overarching goal of 200 hr of volunteering into more granular subgoals (either 4 hr of volunteering every week or 8 hr every 2 weeks) increased hours volunteered by 8% over a 12-week period. Further, increasing subgoal flexibility by breaking an annual 200-hr volunteering goal into a subgoal of volunteering 8 hr every 2 weeks, rather than 4 hr every week, led to more durable benefits. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).