Journal of Counseling Research and Practice
Abstract
Utilizing focus groups with middle, high school, and university students, this phenomenological study developed a three-faceted perspective on student preferences for the personal and professional qualities of high school counselors. Findings revealed that students value the accessibility of counselors. Informants identified elements of accessibility that include authentic concern, trustworthiness, an interactive presence, unconditional acceptance, and attuned empathy as the primary qualities they prefer in a high school counselor. The findings have implications for the professional development of high school counselors and for those who train, hire, and supervise them.
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Zinck, Kirk; Hughes, April; and Oney, Rachel
(2011)
"Preferred Qualities in High School Counselors,"
Journal of Counseling Research and Practice: Vol. 2:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56702/UCKX8598/jcrp0201.4
Available at:
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jcrp/vol2/iss1/4