Affiliation:
1. Michael Helge Rønnestad, Department of Psychology, University
of Oslo, P.O. Box 1094, Blindern, 0317 Oslo, Norway; e-mail: helge.ronnestad@
psykologi.uio.no
2. University of Minnesota
Abstract
This article summarizes a reformulation of the main findings and perspectives from a cross-sectional and longitudinal qualitative study of the development of 100 counselors and therapists. The results are presented as a phase model and as a formulation of 14 themes of counselor/therapist development. The following six phases are described: The phases of the lay helper, the beginning student, the advanced student, the novice professional, the experienced professional, and the senior professional. The themes describe central processes of counselor/therapist development. The themes are addressing different issues such as shifts in attentional focus and emotional functioning, the importance of continuous reflection for professional growth, and a life-long personal/profession integration process. Sources of influence for professional functioning and development are described. The results show consistently that interpersonal experiences in the personal life domain (early family life
Subject
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,General Psychology,Applied Psychology,Education
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