Download or read book Grief and Trauma Counseling Education Preparing Future Counselors written by Cox, Michelle R. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the struggles faced by caregivers in navigating the depths of grief and trauma have become increasingly pronounced. The profound challenges inherent in this journey unfold starkly in the experiences of those who have shouldered the weight of caregiving responsibilities during these trying times. The emotional toll, compounded by the complexities of the pandemic, paints a picture of resilience and struggle. Amidst this narrative of hardship and endurance emerges a crucial resource that delves into the heart of this issue, providing insights and strategies for those grappling with the dual complexities of personal grief and professional counseling. This invaluable guide, titled Grief and Trauma Counseling Education: Preparing Future Counselors, encapsulates the essence of the caregiver's journey and offers a lifeline for those seeking understanding and support in the face of unprecedented challenges. Structured to cater to a diverse audience, this book is a valuable resource for graduate students in counseling programs, undergraduates in social science courses, and practicing counselors. It recognizes the scarcity of literature focusing on grief counseling from the perspective of a counselor educator undergoing personal recovery. The book provides essential tools for navigating the grief process from diagnosis to the end of life, making it an indispensable guide for those in the counseling profession. Furthermore, the targeted approach extends to policymakers responsible for healthcare system improvements, ensuring that the book's impact reverberates in spheres where systemic change is needed.

Download or read book What Will We Do written by Robert G. Stevenson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of ""What Will We Do? Preparing A School Community to Cope With Crises"" is a guidebook for educators and parents who wish to understand the importance of both pre- and post-intervention programs in our schools to assist all parties in coping with crises that arise. The book examines the scope and effects (including the potential benefits and possible risks) of programs that target such issues as loss, illness, death, grief, war, and violence. It presents specific steps that can be taken to help prepare a school community to cope with possible future crises. Today's news has shown us with dramatic effect that a crisis can occur at any time, often without warning. Educators and parents must work together if they wish to help young people, and each other, when such a crisis occurs. What Will We Do? is a major step in that direction.

Download or read book Pre service Grief and Loss Preparation in CACREP Accredited School Counseling Programs written by Lori L. Low and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth today experience high degrees of loss and change, resulting in grief (Goldman, 2001). Little evidence exists of school counselors' academic preparation in grief counseling. The purpose of this research study was to determine how CACREP school counseling programs prepare school counselors in the areas of grief and loss, including course delivery methods, included curriculum areas, and reasons for exclusion. A quantitative, descriptive design was utilized. The "School Counselors Preparation in Grief/Loss and Substance Abuse Counseling" survey was designed for data collection and sent to the 150 United States CACREP accredited school counseling programs. A total of 79 programs responded, resulting in a 53% response rate. Research results found that 40% of responding CACREP programs did not offer any grief and loss preparation to their pre-service school counselors. Sixty percent indicated providing some training. Data show that 11% of programs required a course and 50% offered an elective course. Additionally, 48% of respondents taught a module on grief and loss within a required course, and 13% through a module in an elective course. Results found 6 respondents included all 17 suggested curriculum areas, while the mean for curricula inclusion was 11 areas. Research indicated 78% of programs not offering grief and loss cited a lack of room to add more credits as their exclusion rationale. Furthermore 35% of respondents did not offer curriculum because it was not a CACREP requirement. Lacking trained staff and financial reasons were both reported by 25% of programs as reasons for non-inclusion. Facing grief and loss are realities of life. Helping students to acknowledge and cope with these realities is a necessary task, as loss is a normal, universal experience, encountered repeatedly (Lenhardt, 1997). CACREP standards position that counselor education programs will prepare students to meet the real life counseling situations they will face while working in schools (CACREP, 2001). Research results indicated an inconsistent delivery of appropriate training in grief and loss among responding CACREP school counseling programs. Counselor education programs may wish to examine if they are ethically and effectively preparing their 21st century graduates. Recommendations and limitations are included.

Download or read book Transforming Teacher Preparation Through Identity Development and Effective Technologies written by Sargent, Denise LaVoie and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-08-09 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the landscape of global education, there is a dire shortage of teachers, exacerbated by declining enrollment rates and a mass exodus of educators, particularly in urban settings. UNESCO's revelation that millions of teachers are needed by 2030 underscores the critical gaps in our ability to provide quality education. As the education sector grapples with these challenges, Transforming Teacher Preparation Through Identity, Development, and Effective Technologies, offers valuable solutions. This compilation responds to the pressing need for a paradigm shift in teacher preparation, offering insights, recommendations, and diverse perspectives from experts worldwide to address the current crisis and shape the future of education. Teacher shortages and diminishing enrollment rates, coupled with the departure of educators, pose a significant threat to the quality of education globally. Urban areas, in particular, witness a disproportionate exodus of educators, creating disparities that impact the most vulnerable students. The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasized the need for innovative, technology-driven solutions in teacher preparation. As schools deal with these issues, the imperative is to not only reflect on the current state of teacher preparation but also to set forth recommendations that will transform the field, ensuring a robust and resilient education system for the years to come.

Download or read book Interdisciplinary Approach to Fostering Change in Schools written by Güne?, Ahmet Melih and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-08-09 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, traditional methods need help to keep pace with the dynamic needs of students and society. Schools are facing unprecedented challenges in adapting to these changes, leading to a growing demand for innovative approaches to education. Interdisciplinary Approach to Fostering Change in Schools identifies this pressing issue. It offers a comprehensive solution by harnessing the power of multidisciplinary perspectives. This book understands that the complexity of modern education demands a multifaceted approach. It brings together insights from diverse disciplines such as educational management, technology, social studies, and language teaching to provide a holistic view of the challenges schools face today. Importantly, each chapter offers practical strategies and solutions grounded in research and real-world experience. This emphasis on practicality reassures educators, researchers, and policymakers that the book's content is not just theoretical but can be applied effectively in their professional context.

Download or read book Grief Counseling Preparation Among Professional Counselors written by Tanya Nicole Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers are provided with a background on how grief has been addressed historically, followed by a review of current grief counseling theories and models. The research calls on and provides counselor educators and CACREP with ideas related to how grief and loss could be included in counselor preparation programs through current required coursework as well as through the use of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Advocacy Competencies (2003) and Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC). This study investigated potential differences in grief counseling skills between counselors who have received grief counseling training and counselors who have received no grief counseling training. The study also investigated potential differences in grief counseling skills between counselors who have received grief counseling training in a dedicated grief course and counselors who have received grief counseling training incorporated into required content courses. The study concludes with personal reflections and reflexivity regarding the process and experience of conducting research.

Download or read book A Professional s Guide to Understanding Trauma and Loss written by David E. Balk and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to provide vital information regarding loss and trauma to practicing counselors and therapists. Trauma and loss are pervasive presenting problems, many counselors and therapists possess scant understanding of trauma and loss, and little, if any, attention is paid to trauma or to loss in the graduate training of clinical psychology and counseling psychology students. The book is organized into four sections which cover: an overview of loss and trauma, key conceptual frameworks for understanding loss and trauma, review of several types of events producing trauma and loss, and interventions addressing loss and trauma. A key contribution of the book is the focus on losses caused by death and losses due to other reasons. The contributions to practice include the overview of what is known about trauma and about loss; examination of several frameworks for organizing both understanding of and working with traumatized and bereaved clients; rich descriptive cases of individuals coping with various traumatic events and the losses embedded in the trauma; and presentation of various interventions, including changes that can be made in the graduate education of practitioners.

Download or read book Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy written by James William Worden and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: cs.fmly_consm_scs.dth_dyng

Download or read book Preparing for Trauma Work in Clinical Mental Health written by Lisa Compton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook is a foundational and unique resource for clinicians preparing to work with clients affected by trauma. Chapters integrate a holistic understanding of the unique client within trauma-specific case conceptualization, promote trainees’ identification of personal values and past experiences that could impact their ability to provide safe and ethical services, and offer ways to reduce the risk of occupational hazards such as vicarious traumatization. The trauma treatment process is presented within the tri-phasic framework, which is applicable across settings, disciplines, and various theoretical orientations. Each chapter also provides experiential activities that link the chapter content with clinician reflection and application of knowledge and skills, which instructors and supervisors can easily utilize for evaluation and gatekeeping regarding a student’s mastery of the content. An ideal resource for graduate-level faculty and supervisors, this book offers a versatile application for mental-health related fields including counseling, psychology, social work, school counseling, substance abuse, and marriage and family therapy. Designed for students and professional clinicians, this groundbreaking text fills an important education and training gap by providing a comprehensive and enlightening presentation of trauma work while also emphasizing the clinician’s growth in self-awareness and professional development.

Download or read book Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents written by William Saltzman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for treating trauma and bereavement that can be flexibly implemented in group and individual settings to empower adolescents.

Download or read book Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention written by Renée Bradford Garcia and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-08-18 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clarity and eloquence, Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention comprehensively captures the nuance and complexity involved in counseling bereaved and traumatically bereaved persons in all stages of the life cycle. Integrating the various models of grief with the authors’ strengths-based framework of grief and loss, chapters combine the latest research in evidence-based practice with expertise derived from years of psychotherapy with grieving individuals. The book walks readers through the main theories of grief counseling, from rapport building to assessment to intervention. Each chapter concludes with lengthy case scenarios that closely resemble actual counseling sessions to help readers apply their understanding of the chapter’s content. In the support material on the book’s website, instructors will find a sample syllabus, PowerPoint slides, and lists of resources that can be used as student assignments or to enhance classroom learning. Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively with clients experiencing trauma and loss.

Download or read book Trauma Ptsd Grief Loss written by Mike Dubi and published by PESI Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss provides a holistic and systemic path of understanding traumatic stress, and charts the most effective treatments, outlined in the 10 core trauma competencies. Trauma experts J. Eric Gentry and Mike Dubi bring 70+ years of clinical trauma experience, providing best-practice, evidence-based clinical interventions and techniques. Key approaches and interventions include: + Feedback Informed Therapy + Self-Regulation + EMDR + Tri-Phasic Model + Exposure Based Therapies + CBT + Narrative Exposure Therapy

Download or read book Grief Experiences of Counselors written by Paige S. Spangler and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a lack of research on practicing counselors and how personal and painful experiences, such as grief, influence their identity. Grief can impact counselors’ wellness and result in emotional impairment. CACREP standards do not require training in grief counseling. Thus, there are vacancies in understanding the influence of grief and a lack of preparation in navigation and dialogue of grief in counselor education programs. This qualitative study explored the phenomenological experiences of how grief influences counselor identity. The methodology used in this study was photovoice with interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Photovoice allowed participants to describe their experiences through their own lens by capturing photographs and IPA strengthened this methodology to illuminate the meaning reconstruction process of participants. The major findings demonstrated that grief and meaning making of counselors is active, relational, and driven by understanding emotions. Participants experienced social validation for their changed selves when they observed an enhancement of their counseling skills; therefore, they viewed their grief with a positive or meaningful underpinning and informing their counselor identity. The findings, implications for counselors, supervisors, and counselor education are discussed and suggestion are made for future research.

Download or read book Best Practices for Trauma Informed School Counseling written by Powell, Angela M. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School counselors are tasked with providing strategies for all students including those who may be experiencing various types of trauma symptomatology. While there is a high expectation of providing quality care, there is a question of how well school counselors are prepared to work with those traumatized students. It is critical to understand the counselors’ perceptions of their preparedness to collaborate with them. Best Practices for Trauma-Informed School Counseling prepares potential and current school counselors to manage the challenges and responsibilities they may face as professional school counselors in preschool through high school environments. It provides real-life examples and case descriptions as well as strategies for preventing and responding to social and emotional problems, improving educational outcomes, and providing an inclusive school counseling program. Covering themes such as children of incarcerated parents, racial trauma, and virtual school counseling, this book is an indispensable resource for current school counselors, school counselors-in-training, school counseling associations, therapists, psychologists, educational administration and faculty, government officials, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book The Knowledge Skills and Attitudes that are Foundational to Prepare Counselors in training to Provide Trauma informed Counseling written by Laura Land and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Trauma is ubiquitous (Beck & Sloan, 2012; Kilpatrick et al., 2013). Approximately 89.7% of U.S. residents reported experiencing at least one post-traumatic stress level event (Kilpatrick et al., 2013) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (5th ed.). Furthermore, trauma exposure has been recognized as a high priority public health risk (Beck & Sloan, 2012; Cook & Newman, 2014; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2003). Events including the war in Afghanistan, devastating natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, and the terrorist attacks of September 11th have increased societal awareness of trauma and the potentially adverse psychological and physical consequences of exposure. This heightened awareness is expected to increase the number of trauma survivors recognizing the effects of trauma, and in turn, increase the proportion of individuals seeking mental health services. Since counselors working in various mental health settings will most likely be working with survivors of trauma, it is imperative that their education include the necessary information leading to a foundation of competence (Layne et al., 2014). Although not all counselors who encounter trauma-related issues are expected to have a specialty in trauma work, there is an increased need for trauma-informed care as counselors-in-training encounter trauma-exposed populations in their pre-service training (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014). Despite the high rates of trauma-exposure among U.S. residents, increased awareness of the effects of trauma, and the growing base of scientific literature, extensive coverage of trauma is not a core component of the standard curricula in graduate counseling programs (Courtois & Gold, 2009; Layne et al., 2014; Litz & Salters-Pedneault, 2008; Logeran et al., 2004). Furthermore, official trauma counseling competencies to inform the education and training of counselors have not yet been identified (Layne et al., 2014; Mattar, 2010; Turkus, 2013). Counselor educators are challenged with integrating the appropriate trauma training and education, while trying to meet the many program goals related to program and institutional accreditation standards. However, trauma-informed training, a holistic, person-centered approach that incorporates the biological, psychological, cultural, and social impact of trauma on an individual (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2014), requires students to possess unique knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Counselor educators must also consider the unique nature of the topic of trauma and the pedagogical approaches they use to effectively facilitate student learning. When competencies or guidelines are lacking within a certain research area, consensus opinion from experts, aids in providing a framework for effective development and practice (Powell, 2003). This study utilized the Delphi method to capture multiple perspectives and explore consensus opinions among experts regarding the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and teaching practices counselor educators deemed as foundational to prepare master's counseling students to encounter trauma-exposed individuals. Second, by drawing from the collective opinions of counselor educators with expertise in trauma treatment, supervision, and education, the study sought to establish a baseline and move towards the development of a set of guidelines for trauma training and education specific to the field of counseling, rather than adapting or adopting trauma guidelines and competencies developed by other disciplines. The findings of the current study arose out of the belief system of counseling professionals and may serve as an initial framework to support the professional development and training of counselor educators by providing an empirically derived set of trauma education and training guidelines. Findings may in turn aid in the further refinement and implementation of trauma training and curriculum."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.

Download or read book Introduction to Crisis and Trauma Counseling written by Thelma Duffey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory text integrates evidence-based models and best practices with relational-cultural theory, which is responsive to the many forms of traumatic stress and tragedies that clients experience. It is a unique contribution that emphasizes the power of the connections counselors form with clients and communities in crisis and the means by which counselors can intervene, inspire growth, and promote healing during times of tragedy and loss. Readers will gain vital skills as they learn real-life approaches to crisis work with diverse populations in a variety of settings, including individuals, families, communities, students, military personnel, violence survivors, and clients who are suicidal. The authors provide strength-based, trauma-informed applications of cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and creative practices. In addition, each chapter contains compelling case examples, multiple-choice and essay questions, and key topic discussion prompts to guide student learning and promote classroom discussion. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

Download or read book The Role of Personal Experience with Death Related Grief Among Counselors Working with Grieving Clients written by Stephanie R. Bobbitt and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Counselors regularly engage in grief counseling with clients following the loss of a loved one, regardless of their training to work with issues related to death and grief. Instead, many counselors may rely on their own experiences with death and grief while working with grieving clients. While prior research has identified the use of personal experience to inform grief counseling practices, there is a scarcity of studies which explore how the personal experiences of counselors who have experienced grief inform their work with grieving clients. This qualitative study explored the experience of 12 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC’s), who have previously experienced grief, and who are now working with grieving clients. Each participant was interviewed about their experiences with grief and how those experiences influence the work they do with clients who are grieving. Grounded theory analysis was utilized to generate a theory to help provide an understanding of how the participants of this study practice grief counseling with clients who are grieving. The theory titled Factors that Influence Counselors Who Have Experienced Grief Engaged in Grief Counseling emerged following grounded theory analysis, and is comprised of eight themes that emerged from participants regarding their work with grieving clients. The eight themes identified in this study are: 1) personal experiences of grief; 2) training in grief counseling; 3) religion and spirituality; 4) meaning making; 5) societal norms; 6) way of being; 7) acknowledging the experience of grief; and 8) actions. The findings of this study provide a meaningful contribution to the field of counseling by providing a groundwork for understanding influences for counselors who have experienced their own grief as they work with grieving clients. This study serves to fill gaps in the literature, as the majority of studies related to death and grief in counseling focus on clients and counselors-in-training rather than the professional counselors providing counseling services. Implications for Counselor Education and future research are also discussed.