The Lived Experiences of School Counselors, Job Burnout, and the Blurred Lines of the Profession

Author

Cecilia Angelica Gomez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

12-1-2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Curriculum & Instruction

First Advisor

Javier Cavazos

Second Advisor

James Whittenburg

Third Advisor

Seokmin Kang

Abstract

This phenomenological qualitative study explores the lived experiences of school counselors during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on job burnout, role ambiguity, and the blurred lines of the profession. Through semi-structured interviews with practicing school counselors, the study identifies common themes including role overload, manifestations of burnout, coping and resilience strategies, and the impact of administrative support. Findings highlight the systemic factors contributing to counselor stress and the importance of self-care, peer collaboration, and role clarity for counselor well-being and student outcomes.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Gomez, C. A. (2025). The Lived Experiences of School Counselors, Job Burnout, and the Blurred Lines of the Profession [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley]. ScholarWorks @ UTRGV. https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1796