Story untold: A phenomenological study of the lived experiences impacting the career development of Black women in rehabilitation counselor education

Abstract

This transcendental phenomenological study described the lived experiences impacting career development among Black women in counselor education specializing in rehabilitation counseling. Womanism centralize their voices in this inquiry, while social cognitive career theory enabled more culturally informed interpretation of their experiences. The findings facilitate correct placement of this group into the literature on employment, career development, and counselor education, and can inform policy changes, curriculum, and interventions to promote diversity and equity in the field.