Evaluating practicum student's' therapeutic effectiveness using solution focused brief therapy with Mexican American clients: A single case design

Author

Krystle L. Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

12-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Counseling and Guidance

First Advisor

Dr. James Ikonomopoulos

Second Advisor

Dr. Lionel Javier Cavazos Vela

Third Advisor

Dr. James Whittenberg

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a practicum counseling experience on client therapeutic outcomes using Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Mexican American clients. We implemented a small series (N = 3) single-case research design to assess the effectiveness of SFBT for increasing hope and decreasing clinical symptoms. Clients’ clinical areas of functioning and clinically significant change will be evaluated using the Outcome Questionnaire -45.2 whereas hope will be assessed using The Trait Hope Scale. The results of this study will ultimately help researchers in counseling education, counselors, supervisors, and students by providing an outcome measure of practicum student therapeutic effects with Mexican American clients using SFBT.

Comments

Copyright 2016 Krystle L. Ortega. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Ortega, Krystle L., "Evaluating practicum student's' therapeutic effectiveness using solution focused brief therapy with Mexican American clients: A single case design" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 190.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/190