Examining Predictors of Group Leader Self-Efficacy for Preservice School Counselors

Abstract

Group counseling is an important treatment modality used to support clients in a variety of therapeutic settings. This article highlights the results of an exploratory study that examined site supervisory factors that predicted group leader self-efficacy for preservice school counselors. Results of multiple regression analyses suggest meaningful relationships between receiving feedback and managing anxiety specific to group leadership (two important aspects inherent in the process of supervision) and preservice school counselors’ group leader self-efficacy. Implications for counselor training and supervision are discussed.

Keywords:

• group leader self-efficacy
• preservice school counselors
• supervision

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The author would like to express appreciation to Dr. Dana Heller Levitt for her support and guidance throughout the development and design of this research project.

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Sarah I. Springer

Sarah I. Springer, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Professional Counseling at Monmouth University.