Diversifying counsellor education: a case study of U.S. students of colour

Counselor Education and Supervision: 2017 Inaugural Review

“…The 2017 literature included a strong body of literature regarding multicultural considerations and experiences of counselor trainees. Specifically, these focused on protective and risk factors for students of color (Hipolito‐Delgado, Estrada, & Garcia, 2017), experiences of microaggressions within preparation programs (Smith, Chang, & Orr, 2017), experiences of international students in clinical courses (Park, Lee, & Wood, 2019), and needs and acculturative stress in international students (Behl, Laux, Roseman, Tiamiyu, & Spann, 2017). Researchers also explored experiences of African American students related to faith and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) affirmation (J. R. A. Harris, Roberston, Jones, & Prado, 2017); attitudes toward transgender persons (Kanamori & Cornelius‐White, 2017); and perceptions of ethical referrals (Lloyd‐Hazlett, Hobbs, & Honderich, 2017).…”

A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Master’s Level Students of Color in Counseling Programs

“…Once attending counseling programs, researchers identified an overall culture of Whiteness in the training of masters'-level counseling 6). However, researchers identified themes of White dominance (Hipolito-Delgado, Estrada, & Garcia, 2017b) and Eurocentric bias (McDowell, 2004) in counselor training. Simple representation (i.e., having bodies of color in a building) should not be used or misinterpreted as an incorporation of diversity or culture shift (Schiele, 1994).…”

“…Constantine (1999) identified several themes related to counsel-SOC EXPERIENCES https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc010203 & Guiffrida, 2012), citing experiencing such as racism, negative assumptions or differential treatment, and White privilege (McDowell, 2004). Researchers reported a lack of inclusion of Black counselor perspectives within coursework (Haskins et al, 2013), White dominance (Hipolito-Delgado et al, 2017b), and a lack of attention to race/racism (McDowell, 2004). Researchers found that differences in lived experiences and cultural understanding between students of color and White students contributed to a racialized climate (McDowell, 2004;Seward, 2014).…”

“…One study investigated the experiences of mostly students of color, including White students, across courses in a marriage and family program (i.e., McDowell, 2004). The final three studies investigated the experiences of students of color across courses (i.e., Baker, Gaulke, & Smith, 2015;Haskins et al, 2013), with one investigating barriers and supports (Hipolito-Delgado et al, 2017b).…”

“…In all six studies, researchers identified themes of feeling isolated/disconnected or tokenized (Baker et al, 2014;Haskins et al, 2013;Hipolito-Delgado et al, 2017b;McDowell, 2004;Seward, 2014; Seward SOC EXPERIENCES https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc010203 plex, holistic picture" (Creswell, 2007, p. 15). We used a phenomenological approach because the purpose is to understand the essence of a phenomenon through consciousness, which refers to comprehensive lived experiences (Giorgi, 1997;Moustakas, 1994).…”