Professional counselors in training perceptions of forgiveness and wellness

ABSTRACT

This exploratory study examined professional counselor identity through the relationship between wellness and forgiveness in counselors in training (N=72). Participants perceived themselves as experiencing high levels of wellness on the 5F-Wel. The Creative Self and Essential Self predicted HFS-Situations, and the Creative Self accounted for HFS-Others and HFS Total. Implications for counselor education are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Counselors-in-training
• five factor wellness
• forgiveness
• professional counselor identity
• wellness

Disclosure statement

We have no known conflicts of interest to disclose.