A Story Does Exist: A Qualitative Exploration of the Use of Reflective Stories in Pre-Practicum. Issue 3 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duffy, Jason T.; Saltis, Michelle N.; Thompson, Laura K.; Kassirer, Steven J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of creativity in mental health. Volume 12:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 320
• Page End: 334
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Counselor development -- counselor education -- creativity -- creativity in counseling -- metaphor -- pedagogy; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Arts -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Cultural psychiatry -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 616.89165
• DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2016.1262303
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1540-1383

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The authors explored the lived experiences of two cohorts of counselors-in-training who experienced a metaphoric story creation activity in pre-practicum II, a clinical training course. Using Merriam's interpretive qualitative approach, the data suggested that students perceived the activity to have facilitated their ability to make meaning of their experiences in the class, as well as to better understand their development as counselors-in-training.