Examining the Relationship between Traumatic Experiences and Posttraumatic Growth among Counselors-in-Training

Authors

  • John A Conteh Wright State University
  • Mary J Huber Wright State University
  • Huma A Bashir Wright State University

Keywords:

Trauma, Posttraumatic Growth, Counseling Education, Counseling, Counselors-in-Training

Abstract

The present study explored the relationship between experience of trauma and posttraumatic growth (PTG) among 86 graduate level counselors-in-training (CIT). Results indicated that the most frequent trauma endorsed was witnessed or learned about violence to a loved one and the higher the number of traumas experienced related to a higher reported level of personal growth. Overall, 67% of the CIT received support for their trauma by participating in personal counseling. Implications for counselor educators includes an understanding of the potential for trauma impacting students as well as different responses to trauma based on gender and the number of traumas experienced.

Author Biographies

John A Conteh, Wright State University

Department of Human Services

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mary J Huber, Wright State University

Department of Human Services

Associate Professor, Chemical Dependency Counseling

Huma A Bashir, Wright State University

Department of Human Services

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Published

2017-05-17