Title

Effects of an encounter group for counselors-in-training on development of person-centered core conditions

Abstract

Central to the success of person-centered counseling is the fostering of empathy, authenticity and acceptance in counselors-in-training. The researchers assessed the development of these core conditions in counselors-in-training who participated in a 16-week encounter group facilitated by the first author. Quantitative and qualitative measures were employed from participant, researcher, and facilitator perspectives. Participants consisted of two groups of 15 each (N=30). Results showed large self-perceived development on selfreport quantitative measures. Observer ratings on students, journals, facilitator's ratings on a measure of therapeutic dispositions, and correlations between the measures provide additional information. The manuscript ends with a brief discussion of limitations and implications for research.

Department(s)

Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Acceptance, Authenticity, Core conditions, Counselors-in-training, Empathy, Encounter group, Person-centered

Publication Date

12-1-2012

Journal Title

Hellenic Journal of Psychology

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