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An Exploration of Counselors' Professional Leadership Development
Author(s) -
MeanyWalen Kristin K.,
CarnesHolt Kara,
Barrio Minton Casey A.,
Purswell Katherine,
PronchenkoJain Yulia
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2013.00087.x
Subject(s) - leadership development , professional development , psychology , descriptive statistics , medical education , educational leadership , public relations , political science , medicine , pedagogy , statistics , mathematics
Little is understood about the development of leaders in counseling. This mixed‐method study explored leaders’ progression through leadership endeavors. The quantitative descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis included 58 elected and appointed leaders from the American Counseling Association and Chi Sigma Iota. Data were analyzed to explore experiences that prompted individuals to assume leadership roles in professional counseling organizations. By understanding how leaders evolve, counseling programs and professional associations can foster counselors’ leadership development.