Integrating Theory: A Process of Construction, Deconstruction, and Reconstruction

Abstract

This article describes the process of how theory is constructed in the classroom, deconstructed in the workplace, and then reconstructed to meet the unique needs of individual counselors. Marital and family counselor educators and students can both benefit from knowledge about this process. Educators can more adequately prepare students for the rigors of the workplace, and students can learn to reflect on their experiences and use their successes and failures to enhance their development as marital and family counselors.