{"title":"College Counselors' Perceptions of Working With First-Year Students With Chronic Illnesses","authors":"Eric S. Davis, Carly Paro","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12146","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Despite increased interest in college students' success, there has been little research regarding students entering college with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and cancer. This qualitative study examined 15 college counselors' perceptions of working with first-year students with chronic illnesses. Four themes emerged from the findings: counseling preparation, interactions, counseling interventions, and needs of students. The authors discuss implications for college counseling training and practice and directions for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41871142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-Compassion, Trait Resilience, and Trauma Exposure in Undergraduate Students","authors":"Karen Shebuski, Jhodi-Ann Bowie, Jeffrey S. Ashby","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12145","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12145","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The authors investigated the relationship between self-compassion and trait resilience and tested the potential moderating roles of these variables in the relationship between trauma exposure and general psychological distress in a sample of undergraduate students (<i>N</i> = 296). Results revealed a significant relationship between self-compassion and trait resilience. Self-compassion emerged as a significant moderator in this relationship, whereas trait resilience did not. Given high rates of trauma exposure in college student populations, implications for counseling are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12145","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49610710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relational-Cultural Theory–Based Interventions With LGBTQ College Students","authors":"Carlos A. Flores, Angela I. Sheely-Moore","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12150","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12150","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community members can encounter daily challenges living in a heterosexist society, including the college milieu. The authors apply the tenets of relational-cultural theory (RCT) to LGBTQ college students. Furthermore, a case study is included to highlight ways counselors can infuse RCT strategies when working with this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49599889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda C. La Guardia, Robert J. Cramer, Claire N. Bryson, Kelly Emelianchik-Key
{"title":"Analysis of Personality, Suicide, and Self-Injury in Emerging Adulthood","authors":"Amanda C. La Guardia, Robert J. Cramer, Claire N. Bryson, Kelly Emelianchik-Key","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12149","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12149","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a maladaptive coping strategy that is of significant clinical concern for behavioral health professionals in college settings. Relationships between NSSI, acquired capability for suicide, interpersonal cognitions, and five-factor model personality traits were assessed in a survey-based study that included 192 young adults in a college setting. Results indicated that those with an affirmative suicide attempt history, greater acquired capability for suicide, and elevated neuroticism had an increased likelihood of lifetime NSSI.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12149","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48982587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cumulative Trauma Exposure and Mindfulness in College Students","authors":"Sungjin Im, Megan Greenlaw, Jungeun Lee","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12147","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12147","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The authors evaluated the cumulative effects of multiple trauma exposure and examined discrete mindfulness facets concerning trauma-related outcomes among undergraduate students (<i>N</i> = 157). By using self-report questionnaires, the authors found that higher trauma exposure was associated with more severe trauma symptomatology and psychological distress as well as lower quality of life. Furthermore, 4 mindfulness facets differentially predicted trauma outcomes. The authors discuss implications for college counseling counselors and researchers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12147","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45674404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integration or Separation? Addressing Religious and Spiritual Issues in Multicultural Counseling: A National Survey of College Counselors","authors":"Timothy B. Smith, Rachel Crook Lyon, Kari O'Grady","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12137","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12137","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Given contemporary ethical concerns, the authors conducted a national survey of 216 college counselors’ perceptions of integrating religious and spiritual issues in multicultural counseling and counselor education. Using cluster analysis, the authors identified 4 patterns of commitments to multiculturalism and religiosity. Respondents demonstrated ethical bracketing in that they considered religious and spiritual issues favorably within the framework of multicultural counseling, irrespective of their commitments to those topics. Counselors can openly address spiritual and religious diversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12137","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49186547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael T. Kalkbrenner, Christopher A. Sink, Alan Schwitzer, Traci Richards
{"title":"Understanding Mental Health Scale: Development, Validation, and Implications for College Counselors","authors":"Michael T. Kalkbrenner, Christopher A. Sink, Alan Schwitzer, Traci Richards","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12142","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12142","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development and validation of the 29-item Understanding Mental Health Scale (UMHS) is described. This new questionnaire measures college students' understanding of mental health issues. The authors also identified significant demographic differences in students' understanding of mental health issues. A principal factor analysis revealed a 2-factor solution. The dimensions were labeled Risk-Factor Awareness and External Support Awareness. Findings suggest the UMHS demonstrates adequate reliability and validity. Implications for college counseling are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12142","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44755039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Guidelines for Authors","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12143","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12143","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41799742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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{"title":"College Students' Reported Financial Stress and Its Relationship to Psychological Distress","authors":"Michael C. Cadaret, Sara Rieder Bennett","doi":"10.1002/jocc.12139","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jocc.12139","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examined how financial stress was related to psychological distress as measured by the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms–62 (Locke et al., 2011). Data were collected from students seeking psychological services at a large midwestern university. Results indicated that higher levels of financial stress are associated with greater family distress, academic distress, overall distress, and lower grade point average. Group differences are presented and discussed. Suggestions for addressing financial stress in counseling are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":46373,"journal":{"name":"Journal of College Counseling","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/jocc.12139","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42659078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}