specifying counseling psychology competencies
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Specifying Counseling Psychology Competencies. Cindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-Chairs SCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task Group Report to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TX February 8, 2013. SCP/CCPTP Joint STG on Counseling Psychology Competencies. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Specifying Counseling Specifying Counseling Psychology CompetenciesPsychology Competencies
Cindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-ChairsCindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-ChairsSCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task GroupSCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task Group
Report to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TXReport to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TXFebruary 8, 2013February 8, 2013
SCP/CCPTP Joint STG on Counseling Psychology Competencies
Cindy Juntunen, PhD, Co-Chair for SCP, Univ. of North Dakota
Margo Jackson, PhD, Co-Chair for CCPTP , Fordham University
Mary Ann Covey, PhD, Texas A&M University
ACCTA/Assn. of Counseling Center Training Agencies
Nadya Fouad, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Benchmark Competencies Chair
Eric Sauer, PhD, Western Michigan University, CCPTP Board
Sally Stabb, PhD, Texas Women’s University, CCPTP Board
Femina Varghese, PhD, University of Central Arkansas, new
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Emily Voelkel, MA , University of Houston
SAS/Student Affiliates of Seventeen Rep
Mission/ChargeMission/Charge
• Review existing competencies documents to determine if adequately address the training needs in counseling psychology.
• Adapt Benchmark Competencies (APA, 2011; Fouad et al., 2009) to specify counseling psychology competencies, shared with and distinct from those of general professional psychology.
Initial FocusInitial Focus
3 areas of distinct strengths in 3 areas of distinct strengths in counseling psychology:counseling psychology:
PreventionPreventionSocial JusticeSocial JusticeVocationalVocational
STG Progress to Date:STG Progress to Date:Re 6 (I-VI) Benchmark Clusters &Re 6 (I-VI) Benchmark Clusters &
17 Core Competencies (APA, 2012) 17 Core Competencies (APA, 2012)
Move Professional Identity to #1, & include Scientific Move Professional Identity to #1, & include Scientific Knowledge and Methods as Knowledge and Methods as FoundationalFoundational::
I.I.ProfessionalismProfessionalism1.1. Professional IdentityProfessional Identity2.2. Professional Values and AttitudesProfessional Values and Attitudes3.3. Individual and Cultural DiversityIndividual and Cultural Diversity4.4. Ethical, Legal Standards and PolicyEthical, Legal Standards and Policy5.5. Reflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self-CareReflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self-Care
II.II. RelationalRelational 6. Relationships6. Relationships
III.III. ScienceScience 7. Scientific Knowledge and Methods7. Scientific Knowledge and Methods
STG Progress to Date:STG Progress to Date:Re 6 (I-IV) Benchmark Clusters &Re 6 (I-IV) Benchmark Clusters &
17 Core Competencies (APA, 2012) 17 Core Competencies (APA, 2012)
Functional Competencies to be evaluated and further specified: 8. Research/EvaluationIV. Application 9. Evidence-based Practice 10. Assessment 11. Intervention 12. ConsultationV. Education 13. Teaching 14. SupervisionVI. Systems 15. Interdisciplinary Systems 16. Management/Administration 17. Advocacy
STG Progress to Date: STG Progress to Date: Specifying Competencies in CPY Specifying Competencies in CPY
Professional IdentityProfessional Identity
STG Progress to Date: STG Progress to Date: Specifying Competencies in CPY Specifying Competencies in CPY
Relationship Expressive SkillsRelationship Expressive Skills
Next StepsNext Steps
Fine-tuning Foundational competencies for CPY
Evaluating and developing the Functional
Target: March 15 distribute for public comment
May: Revise and post for final review
June: submit draft and recommendations to SCP and CCPTP Boards for review
Questions, CommentsQuestions, Comments
Thanks!Thanks!
Contact:Contact:Cindy Juntunen, Cindy Juntunen,
[email protected]@email.und.eduMargo Jackson, Margo Jackson,
[email protected]@fordham.edu
ReferencesReferences
American Psychological Association (2012, May). Benchmarks Clusters and Core Competencies. http://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/revised-competency-benchmarks.aspx American Psychological Association (2011, June). Benchmarks Rating Form Appendix. http://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/revised-competency-benchmarks.aspx Fouad, N.A., Grus, C.L., Hatcher, R.L., Kaslow, N.J. Hutchings, P.S., Madson, M., Collins, F.L., Jr. & Crossman, R.E. (2009). Competency benchmarks: A developmental model for understanding and measuring competence in professional psychology. Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Vol 3(4, Suppl), Nov 2009, S5-S26. doi: 10.1037/a0015832
Packard, T. (2009). The 2008 Leona Tyler Award Address: Core values that distinguish counseling psychology: Personal and professional perspectives. The Counseling Psychologist, 37, 610-624. doi: 10.1177/0011000009333986