Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Author ORCID Identifier
ORCID: 0000-0003-2413-4073
Document Type
Article
Keywords
COVID-19, Crisis, Higher Education, mental health, counselor education
Subject Area
Counselor Education
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the counseling programs in clinical instruction, mentorship, and student’s perception of the university. The qualitative data presented in this paper identifies eight counseling students’ beliefs of support during their time in counseling program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews. An interpretive phenomenological analysis resulted in four themes: including higher education response, personal resources, emotions in crisis, and transitions in crisis.
Public Significance Statement
This study explores the experiences of eight counseling students navigating their education during the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on how they perceived support during this unprecedented time. Through interviews and analysis, four key themes emerged. These findings provide insight into counseling students' challenges and highlight areas where institutions can enhance support systems to better prepare future professionals for crises.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/dpi08b9v
Recommended Citation
Hilaire, B., Wright, G. G., H, L., & Campbell, L. O. (2025). Counseling Students’ Perceptions of Support during the COVID-19 Crisis: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/dpi08b9v
