Experiential Reflecting Teams in the Training of Group Counselors.

Melissa C. Henry; Hongryun Woo; Emily L. Zoernig; Noah C. Schmidt; Brennen Campbell; Whitney Bozarth

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ERIC Number: EJ1483689

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2025-Sep

Pages: 7

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ISSN: ISSN-0011-0035

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Experiential Reflecting Teams in the Training of Group Counselors

Melissa C. Henry¹; Hongryun Woo¹; Emily L. Zoernig¹; Noah C. Schmidt¹; Brennen Campbell¹; Whitney Bozarth¹

Counselor Education and Supervision, v64 n3 p314-320 2025

Using a comparative case study design, this study explored the reflecting team (RT) method in group training among counseling students (n = 26). Participants were assigned to either the experiential group (EG) or RT, and group climate was assessed using the Group Climate Questionnaire (GCQ-S). Results indicated that RT members reported higher avoidance, but similar levels of engagement and conflict compared to EG members. Rooted in social constructivist theory, the study explored experiential instruction in group training.

Descriptors: Counselor Training, Group Counseling, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Questionnaires, Learner Engagement, Conflict

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Language: English

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Author Affiliations: ¹Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA