Empirical Evidence for the Importance of Conceptualizing Client Strengths
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
10-1-2013
Description
Case conceptualizations from 120 counselors-in-training and post-master's-level counselors were examined for inclusion of positive and negative client characteristics. Conceptualizations of clients with whom counselors felt effective were more positive than negative, whereas conceptualizations of clients with whom counselors felt less effective were more negative than positive. Differences across counseling specialization, duration of counseling experience, and counselor cognitive complexity were explored.
Citation Information
Welfare, Laura E.; Farmer, Laura B.; and Lile, Jesse J.. 2013. Empirical Evidence for the Importance of Conceptualizing Client Strengths. Journal of Humanistic Counseling. Vol.52(2). 146-163. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1939.2013.00039.x ISSN: 2159-0311