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Revealing the Power of Practitioner Relationships: An Action‐Driven Inquiry of Counselor Wellness
Author(s) -
NESWALDPOTTER RHONDA E.,
BLACKBURN SHAWNE A.,
NOEL JAMIE J.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the journal of humanistic counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.593
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2161-1939
pISSN - 2159-0311
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1939.2013.00041.x
Subject(s) - action (physics) , psychology , balance (ability) , power (physics) , humanism , professional development , medical education , applied psychology , pedagogy , medicine , political science , law , physics , quantum mechanics , neuroscience
This study examined practicing counselors' definitions of wellness and how counselors maintain professional wellness over time. Findings indicated counselors are adept at balancing personal and professional wellness and that relationships, in particular, are important for maintaining balance. Implications and recommendations within a humanistic practice setting are discussed.