Endorsement of Growth Factors in Experiential Training Groups

A Mindfulness Experiential Small Group to Help Students Tolerate Ambiguity

“…This finding corroborated earlier findings by Luke and Kiweewa. The findings of both studies (Kiweewa et al, ; Luke & Kiweewa, ) were consistent with previous literature, which showed that CITs' participation in experiential growth groups contributed to self‐reflection and personal insight (Kline et al, ; Yalom & Leszcz, ). Not identified in the literature, however, were specific factors, strategies, or skills that assisted CITs in navigating and regulating complex emotions associated with learning.…”

“…Participation in experiential growth groups by counselors‐in‐training (CITs) contributes to self‐reflection and personal insight (Kiweewa, Gilbride, Luke, & Seward, ; Kline, Falbaum, Pope, Hargraves, & Hundley, ; Luke & Kiweewa, ; Yalom & Leszcz, ). However, many CITs experience personal struggles and difficulty managing emotions as they learn group counseling (Shakoor, ).…”

“…The literature is clear that experiential growth groups foster CITs' personal and professional development. Adding mindfulness into group work aids in personal growth and awareness (Baer, 2003;Bishop et al, 2004;Bohecker et al, 2014;Brown et al, 2013;Campbell & Christopher, 2012;Greason & Cashwell, 2009;Kiweewa et al, 2013;Kline et al, 1997;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010;Newsome et al, 2012;Yalom & Leszcz, 2005). Mindfulness can be infused into an experiential training modality whereby CITs can acquire skills to facilitate growth while simultaneously developing as counselors.…”

Mindfully Educating Our Future: The MESG Curriculum for Training Emergent Counselors

“…3). Counselor education has a history of valuing EL in training (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Falco & Bauman, 2004;Goodrich & Luke, 2010;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010;Osborn, Daninhirsch, & Page, 2003) as it deepens the level of understanding and personal growth of CITs (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Ferch, St. John, & Ramsey, 2006;Harrawood, McClure, & Nelson, 2011;Kiweewa, Gilbride, Luke & Seward, 2013;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010). Critical to counselor development, EL fosters self and other awareness by accessing cognitive and affective stages of learning (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Falco & Bauman, 2004;Goodrich & Luke, 2010;Harel, et al, 2012;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010).…”

“…Participants stated feeling prepared to lead a group after being a member of a group and reported personal growth as a result of the experience. Kiweewa et al (2013) identified student growth factors in experiential training groups, which influenced CIT awareness. Harel et al (2012) found support behaviors focused on esteem, attentiveness, and emotions essential for personal growth while Luke and Kiweewa (2010) found the integration of reflective journaling to be impactful on overall growth and development.…”