An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis: School Counselor Trainees\u27 Experience in Peer Group Supervision

An Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to explore school counselor trainees’ lived experiences in peer group supervision while in a field practicum course. Utilizing seven participants, four superordinate themes were discovered including organization of the learning environment, understanding, believing, and skill development. Additionally, several sub-themes were found from their experiences. The findings shed light on how peer group supervision is beneficial to school counselors. Authors make recommendations and suggestions for training and practice of counselor educators

No Crises in the Curriculum: A Hybrid Course Design in Counselor Education

Abstract School counselors are in a unique position to provide crisis prevention and intervention support within their school community. Yet, many school counselors feel ill-prepared to perform such a role when they leave their graduate training program. As such, this article discusses the development of a practical hybrid instructional design for teaching school counselors in a graduate program pertaining to crisis work. An overview of what influenced the design of the course, teaching methods, and general information about the course structure is provided. Recommendations for enhancing assignments with individual, peer, and instructor feedback along with online course management resources will also be shared

Unified: Establishing a Special Olympics College Club through Classroom Instruction

Unified Sports is a program through the Special Olympics in which athletes with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) have the opportunity to play sports and socialize with students who do not have an ID (Zhang et al., 2022). Introduced in 1988, Unified Sports is either embedded within a high school or university environment and is typically student led (Townsend & Hassall, 2007). However, there can be many challenges with the initial creation of a Unified Sports program as well as how to keep it sustainable for future generations of students, to have the opportunity to actively be involved in the student club (Hassan et al., 2012). This manuscript employed an autoethnography in which the primary author used self-reflection to focus on how Sport Management professors can create an experience within their classroom to facilitate the formation of a Unified Special Olympics College Club (Ellis et al., 2011).  In addition to the primary author’s self-reflection, the autoethnography incorporated an interview with a Special Olympics representative to better understand how to implement a Unified sports program on a college campus. This research focused on experiential learning and showcased how Sport Management faculty can work with a non-profit organization to build an inclusive and diverse experience through education, collaboration, and community outreach. This research serves as a guide for future Sport Management programs looking to build partnerships with a non-profit entity and establishes the Unified Model for a Sport Event Management Course (UMSEMC) to help Sport Management instructors hoping to partner with the Special Olympics

The Role of Counselor Educators in Preparing Active Duty Military Students Utilizing Online Courses: An Initial Primer

Given today’s diverse educational opportunities afforded through online courses, the implications for counselor educators working with active military students are examined. A literature review is presented summarizing current research addressing online education as well as meeting the specific needs of active duty military students. Suggested best practices for preparing these students to be competent counselors are presented, addressing their unique situations taking online courses while serving in active military roles. Recommendations for future research are also presented

Guiding the Gifted: Traditional and Emerging Practices in School Counseling

An awareness of the unique characteristics of gifted children is important for school counselors. Being gifted doesn’t mean that their self-identities align with their academic strengths. Students need guidance to navigate the murky waters of school, friendship, and the meaning of giftedness. Get activities for small groups to help students with challenges that include perfectionism, isolation, communication, and other intensities

Experiences of School Counselor Trainees in Group Supervision During Practicum: A Phenomenological Study

In this phenomenological study, we explored experience of students (N=6) in group supervision within a practicum field experience course. Using a narrative-focused approach for data analysis and interpretation of journal entries, were created a thematic structure of the participants’ lived experiences using the Critical Incident Questionnaire (CIQ). Discussion and implications of this journal writing activity are offered to help reveal and understand the instructional effectiveness of a field practicum counseling course

Utilizing the Six-Step Model for Crisis Response in Schools

In schools around the country, students are confronted with crisis-inducing events that they may have difficulty coping with and managing on their own. As such, crisis intervention skills are essential tools for educators working with students experiencing a crisis. Utilizing a standardized model of crisis response may enhance an educator\u27s helping skills necessary to effectively support, and empower impacted students. This interactive, practice-based session will offer a practical approach for addressing a variety of crisis situations in a school setting using Gilliand’s Six-Step Model of Crisis Intervention as a framework of practice

The Impact of COVID: Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Students transitioning from high school to inclusive post-secondary education programs over the past couple of years have endured various mental health issues in addition to pre-existing intellectual and developmental disabilities. Further complicating these mental health issues has been the presence for many social isolation. Strategies and interventions for addressing these concerns will be presented

A Synergistic Treatment Approach for Insomnia and Nightmares in Veterans with PTSD

Sleep disturbances are prevalent among veterans. In particular, insomnia and nightmares are common complaints for this population. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) are established treatments for insomnia and nightmares respectively. This paper reviews recent literature on insomnia and nightmares in military personnel. The treatment of insomnia with CBT-I and nightmares with IRT are discussed. Finally, the integration of CBT-I and IRT for sleep disturbances in Veterans with PTSD is presented

Leadership Approaches, Styles, & Theories During Times of Crisis.

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, crisis leadership has been, and continues to be, a driving force for decision making, budgeting, and forecasting strategic next steps in higher education. This presentation addresses crisis leadership specifically in higher education within the confines of the Coronavirus and is delivered in three specific focus areas. Starting with shared governance, this presentation addresses the American Association of Professors (AAUP) recommendations for active shared governance working to anticipate the needs of the higher education institution constituency, while engaging in immediate and consistent leadership amidst the pandemic. Transitioning to the next focused area of this presentation, crisis management and leadership are reviewed through defining their unique elements and characteristics. Third, this presentation drills down to a micro level example and specifically considers remote leadership in response to emergency remote teaching. Overall, this presentation serves to highlight the dialogue regarding crisis leadership in higher education and the ongoing emergency preparedness and leadership constructs defining governance during this pandemi