Reflective Practice: Counseling Students’ Letters to Their Younger Selves in Practicum

Authors

Daniel A. DeCino, University of South DakotaFollow
Phillip L. Waalkes, University of Missouri, St. LouisFollow
Joel Givens, University of Purdue Fort WayneFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc020103

Abstract

In this reflective narrative study, we explored the stories of counselors-in-training at the end of their practicum courses. Thirty-six counselors-in-training (N= 36) engaged in reflective practice and wrote letters to their younger selves about their practicum experiences. Using a narrative-focused data analysis process, we created a thematic structure to retell the grand narrative of participants' practicum training experiences. Discussion and implications of this letter writing activity are offered to help understand how counselor educators can use reflective practices in their training courses.

Recommended Citation

DeCino, Daniel A.; Waalkes, Phillip L.; and Givens, Joel (2020) "Reflective Practice: Counseling Students’ Letters to Their Younger Selves in Practicum," Teaching and Supervision in Counseling: Vol. 2 : Iss. 1 , Article 3.
https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc020103
Available at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/tsc/vol2/iss1/3