Building Community in Counselor Education Doctoral Programs: A Grounded Theory

Authors

Ellise Nolan, Bowling Green State UniversityFollow
Madeline Clark, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Rachel Mattingly, The University of ToledoFollow
Sahar Sheikh, The University of ToledoFollow
Jennifer Rio, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction StudiesFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

doctoral students, community, counselor education

Subject Area

Counselor Education

Abstract

The researchers utilized a grounded theory methodology to study the process of community building in counselor education doctoral programs. Researchers found, throughout their program, students have a series of catalytic experiences during which they either experience program supports or barriers, leading to outcomes which influence student sense of community, wellness, and retention.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/dacrad33

Recommended Citation

Nolan, E., Clark, M., Mattingly, R., Sheikh, S., & Rio, J. (2025). Building Community in Counselor Education Doctoral Programs: A Grounded Theory. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/dacrad33