Counseling Psychology: Training and Credentialing for Professional Practice

Chapter 5 discusses how competency in assessment and case formulation are fundamental components of board certification for every psychological specialty, and how assessment, psychological testing, and case conceptualization are fundamental aspects of the professional practice of counseling psychology and complement treatment and intervention. Competency in each of these areas is judged in the examination for board certification in counseling psychology. In each case, culturally concordant and ethically appropriate practice is expected. It also covers a brief history of assessment and cultural context, culturally appropriate assessment, clinical vs. actuarial assessment, and diagnostic classifications.

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Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation in Counseling Psychology: Strategies for Best Practices

The Counseling Psychologist ◽

10.1177/0011000006292596 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 369-403 ◽

Cited By ~ 86

Author(s):

Christine J. Yeh ◽

Arpana G. Inman

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Best Practices ◽

Counseling Psychology ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Psychology Training ◽

Qualitative Data Analysis ◽

Training And Research ◽

Qualitative Methodologies

This article presents an overview of various strategies and methods of engaging in qualitative data interpretations and analyses in counseling psychology. The authors explore the themes of self, culture, collaboration, circularity, trustworthiness, and evidence deconstruction from multiple qualitative methodologies. Commonalities and differences that span across approaches are explored. Implications for how researchers address qualitative data analysis and interpretation in counseling psychology training and research are discussed.

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Sport Psychology Training in Counseling Psychology Programs

The Counseling Psychologist ◽

10.1177/0011000094222007 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 335-341 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Trent A. Petrie ◽

C. Edward Watkins

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Sport Psychology ◽

Counseling Psychology ◽

Program Directors ◽

Psychology Training ◽

Survey Questionnaire ◽

Psychology Programs ◽

Interdisciplinary Program ◽

Program Of Study ◽

Counseling Faculty

To find out how sport psychology training may fit within counseling psychology programs, we surveyed the 61 APA-accredited counseling psychology programs about this issue; 53 (86.9%) of the program directors responded to our survey questionnaire. The results indicated that (a) the majority of the counseling programs (66.7%) currently had students who were viewed as being interested in sport psychology, (b) counseling faculty were perceived to be receptive to their colleagues and graduate students having interests and pursuing research in sport psychology, and (c) most program directors (64.7%) thought the best sport psychology training could be provided through an interdisciplinary program of study. Training implications are presented.

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Crystal Ball Gazing

The Counseling Psychologist ◽

10.1177/0011000092202007 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 352-371 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kathleen L. Davis ◽

John D. Alcorn ◽

Linda Brooks ◽

Naomi M. Meara

Keyword(s):

Professional Education ◽

Counseling Psychology ◽

Task Force ◽

Psychology Students ◽

Psychology Training ◽

Crystal Ball ◽

Counseling Psychology Students

Recommendations and proposals related to training and accreditation from various conferences as well as the Task Force on the Scope and Criteria of Accreditation and the Joint Council on Professional Education in Psychology are reviewed. This review focuses on the potential effects of these recommendations on counseling psychology students, trainers, and programs. Finally, implications for counseling psychology training based on the possible implementation of the recommendations are suggested.

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