Integrating Wellness within Group Counseling for Latinx Adolescents

Authors

Javier Cavazos Vela, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
James Ikonomopoulos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Christian Garcia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
James F. Whittenberg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Stacey Lee Gonzalez

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2019

Abstract

Latinx adolescents may begin middle school with lower levels of life satisfaction and hope. In the current study, we implemented a small-series (N = 4) single-case research design to evaluate the impact of a group counseling wellness experience to increase Latinx adolescents' life satisfaction and hope. Analysis of participants' scores on outcome measures yielded treatment effects indicating that the group counseling wellness experience may be effective for increasing hope and life satisfaction. Implications for school counselors are provided.

Recommended Citation

Vela, J. C., Garcia, C., Whittenberg, J., Ikonomopoulos, J., & Gonzalez, S. L. (2019). Exploring the impact of a positive psychology intervention with Latina/o adolescents. Journal of School Counseling, 17(6). Retrieved from http:/www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v17n6.pdf

Publication Title

Journal of School Counseling