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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Purpose: This study explored how school counselors describe their counseling experiences using Solution-Focused Brief Counseling techniques to promote resiliency in students. A literature review revealed little research involving school counselors using a solution focused approach in their work with students. With the increase of outward behaviors demonstrated daily by students and the time restraints and additional duties placed upon school counselors, there is a need for brief counseling in the schools. This research contributes to the field by providing additional information that builds on the current literature. The research questions proposed in this study were: How do school counselors use Solution-Focused Brief Counseling with diverse student populations? How does Solution-Focused Brief Counseling promote resiliency in students? Method: This qualitative, phenomenological research study was conducted via an on-line anonymous questionnaire through SurveyMonkey.com™. The sample included 10 school counselors who were current members of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) at the time of the research. The participants were purposefully selected. Data analysis produced themes that expressed the true essence of the lived experiences of these school counselors. Five major themes emerged from the process of data analysis: Time, Support, Future Orientation, Goal Attainment, and the Important of the Resiliency Factor. Sub themes were identified from the five major themes. Major Findings: The participant responses indicated that school counselors use this therapeutic approach with diverse student populations in group and individual counseling sessions and that there are benefits to using a brief counseling approach in the school setting. The results of this investigation may provide important implications for future school counselors in the field of education. Several implications are posited including, the need for future school counselor trainings on brief theoretical approaches, program effectiveness, what specific techniques and strategies are helpful to use with student in the school environment, and how to promote resiliency in students. The responses communicated by the participants solidifies that this approach is effective in the school environment with all ages whether as an individual or in a group setting.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2011.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-140).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Stephanie Spain Anderson. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- LB1027.5.A63 2011_AndersonStephanie ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- LB1027.5.A63 2011 ( lcc )
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