School Counselors’ Activities in Predominantly African American Urban Schools: An Exploratory Study

A total of 102 school counselors who worked in predominantly African Ameri-can urban schools in Michigan were surveyed to ascertain how frequently they engaged in school counseling activities as conceptualized by the Ameri-can School Counseling Association. Additionally, this exploratory study sought to determine whether there were differences in frequency of reported activities according to demographic characteristics. Implications, limitations, and directions for future research are provided

Teaching Mindfulness for the Self-Care and Well-Being of Student Affairs Professionals

The demands and expectations placed on student affairs professionals can lead to stress, burnout, a lack of work-life balance, and decreased job satisfactions. Accordingly, it could be beneficial to teach graduate students and professionals in student affairs graduate preparation program how to use self-care practices focusing on mindfulness. This mixed method study examined the perceptions of graduate students in a student affairs graduate preparation program regarding mindfulness training in increasing self-care, awareness, and coping strategies

Bibliography

Bibliography of publications by Lacretia Dye

Beyond Social Justice for the African American Learner: A Contextual Humanistic Perspective for School Counselors

African American students’ ability to persist in an educational system that has historically viewed them as uneducable is a testament to their persistence and resilience. The authors provide a brief historical overview of how African American students have been treated since they were first brought to what later became the United States. A social justice framework is discussed as a solid foundation for addressing current inadequacies, with emphasis on the need for school counselors to move beyond their traditional understanding of the so-called “achievement gap.” Using a contextual humanistic approach, the authors suggest micro and macro level action steps that school counselors can take to enhance their efficacy when working with African American students