Teaching Counseling Microskills Through the Use of Reflective Practice in Helping Professions

Authors

Cebrail Karayigit, Texas Christian UniversityFollow
Amber Bloom, Texas Christian University
Madisyn Rodriguez, Texas Christian University
Jose Parlade, Pittsburg State University
Michaela Ozier, Pittsburg State University

Document Type

Article

Keywords

microskills, reflective journaling, feedback

Subject Area

Clinical Supervision, Counseling, Counselor Education, School Counseling

Abstract

This study examined the use of reflective journaling in conjunction with role-playing as a tool for the development of microskills. Qualitative data were collected from graduate student trainees' (N = 22) reflective journals. Findings suggest that trainees describe the significant impact reflective practice has had on their self-efficacy, managing difficult emotions, recognizing the complexity of counseling skills, self-evaluation, and the importance of feedback. Implications for using reflective practice as a training tool in graduate-level counseling skill courses and future research are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Karayigit, C., Bloom, A., Rodriguez, M., Parlade, J., & Ozier, M. (2023). Teaching Counseling Microskills Through the Use of Reflective Practice in Helping Professions. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 17(3). Retrieved from https://research.library.kutztown.edu/jcps/vol17/iss3/2