{"title":"Counseling Professionals’ Perspectives on AI Integration in Education and Supervision: A Concept Mapping Study","authors":"Hank Crofford, Elif Bor, Gülşah Kemer","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70016","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised important questions about how new technologies will shape professional norms and practices in counseling. The purpose of this study was to understand how counseling professionals expect AI to be integrated into counselor education and supervision (CES). Using a mixed-methods concept mapping design, 31 participants generated and sorted statements about the potential roles, benefits, and concerns associated with AI in the profession. Participants represented diverse counseling roles, including counselor educators, licensed professional counselors, supervisors, master's- and doctoral-level trainees, and other counseling-related professionals. Standard concept mapping procedures were conducted using R, resulting in a six-region conceptual framework and 20 thematic clusters. The regions—Scholarship Assistance, Administrative Assistance, Program and Instructional Development, Enhancing Clinical and Supervisory Processes, Assisting with Innovation, and Growing Pains—captured both anticipated opportunities and emergent challenges associated with AI integration. These findings demonstrate that while counseling professionals see substantial potential for AI to support teaching, research, supervision, and administrative efficiency, they simultaneously anticipate significant concerns related to ethics, professional identity, training needs, and the evolving nature of the technology. Implications highlight the need for counselor educators and supervisors to provide clear guidance, build foundational AI literacy, and model ethical decision-making as the profession adapts to technological change. Limitations include limited demographic diversity, the rapidly changing landscape of AI, and the potential for researcher bias despite efforts to enhance rigor. Together, this study offers an initial roadmap for researchers and CES professionals seeking to understand and prepare for AI-related transformations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"65 1","pages":"22-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ceas.70016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147568622","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}
Jared Lau, Hana Shewamoltot Meshesha, Alexandra Gantt-Howrey
{"title":"Doctoral Research Training in Counselor Education: A Content Analysis","authors":"Jared Lau, Hana Shewamoltot Meshesha, Alexandra Gantt-Howrey","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70008","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a quantitative content analysis of research course requirements in 77 CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision doctoral programs. Findings indicate variability in course type, quantity, and ownership of doctoral research courses. Implications address andragogy, scholarly identity, and alignment between research training and counselor education values.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"65 1","pages":"12-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569727","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":"Mentorship and Professional Identity: Reflections of School Counselors’ Doctoral Experiences","authors":"Haley R. Ault, Mary K. Wynn","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70011","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using narrative inquiry methodology, this study explored the professional identity development (PID) of school counselors who pursued counselor education degrees, focusing on the role of mentors during their doctoral training. Findings revealed that mentors who affirmed their identities and fostered mutual, empowering relationships played a critical role in PID. We highlight the participants’ stories of PID through multivocal vignettes and discuss implications and recommendations for supporting school counselors in counselor education programs.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"65 1","pages":"86-99"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147563749","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":"The Evolution of the Eight Common Core Area CACREP Standards: A Thematic Analysis","authors":"Jodi L. Tangen, Todd F. Lewis","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70014","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The purpose of this study was to explore how the common core area CACREP standards have changed since their inception. We utilized thematic analysis to systematically track changes across seven iterations of the eight common core area CACREP standards. Thematic analysis is an approach for recognizing themes in data. Results included one structure-related theme (increased number of standards) and five content-related themes: Strengthened professional identity, more sophisticated application of technology, increased emphasis on multicultural variables and systems, increased focus on clinical practice, and increased focus on wellness and insight of client and counselor. We discuss these results within the context of the evolution of the profession and provide implications for counselor educators.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"65 1","pages":"2-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147570288","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}
Matthew C. Fullen, Paul M. Delaughter, Jonathan D. Wiley
{"title":"An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Counseling Interns’ Experiences Serving Older Adults","authors":"Matthew C. Fullen, Paul M. Delaughter, Jonathan D. Wiley","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70013","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Demographic shifts and recent changes to Medicare will result in more older adults utilizing counseling. Field experiences, including internships, are vital opportunities for graduate students to gain exposure to new populations, including older adults. We interviewed eight participants who completed internships in a continuing care retirement community. An interpretative phenomenological analysis yielded three themes: (1) drawn toward older adults, (2) transformative learning and growth, and (3) unfolding self-determination. Implications for counselor education programs are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"65 1","pages":"63-75"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ceas.70013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147566856","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":"“Blending Into the Background”: The Lived Experiences of Indigenous Counselors-in-Training","authors":"Timothy Schoonover, Karrie Swan, Cheri Mays","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70004","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using a transcendental phenomenological analysis, this study explored the lived experiences of seven Native American and Alaskan Native graduate students in counselor education programs. Four themes were identified: balance, invisibility, cultural incongruity and congruity, and Indigenous experience of living within and resisting settler colonialism. A discussion, implications, and suggestions for future research are discussed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"64 4","pages":"462-472"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145625757","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":"A Longitudinal Study of Counselor Trainees’ Cognitive Complexity","authors":"Darcy Haag Granello, Alexandra Gantt-Howrey","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We conducted a quantitative longitudinal examination of the cognitive development of 186 counselors-in-training (CITs) across their training programs. Findings indicate a general developmental trajectory, with most change occurring between completion of practicum and end of program. There were key differences in trajectories between clinical mental health and school CITs. More than half of CITs graduated without reaching a relativistic state of cognitive development. Implications include developing intentional strategies to support CIT cognitive complexity early in counselor training programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"64 4","pages":"400-409"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ceas.70005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145625857","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":"An Investigation of Three Challenges Confronting Full-Time Counselor Educators","authors":"Gregory T. Hatchett","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using data for a population of counselor educators (<i>N</i> = 3185), this study examined three research questions associated with contemporary challenges confronting full-time counselor educators. Findings indicated the percentage of counselor educators with doctoral degrees in counseling increased; academic titles, training formats, and locations predicted geographical equivalence between counselor educators’ current and doctoral-degree-granting universities; and doctoral degree dates and current universities’ funding models predicted the odds of a faculty position with a traditional academic title.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"64 4","pages":"410-418"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145625682","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}
Aiesha T. Lee, Natoya Haskins, Galaxina G. Wright, Brittany Williams, Briana Gaines, Janelle Jones, Atiya R. Smith
{"title":"Supporting Black Women in Counselor Education Through Holistic Writing Retreats","authors":"Aiesha T. Lee, Natoya Haskins, Galaxina G. Wright, Brittany Williams, Briana Gaines, Janelle Jones, Atiya R. Smith","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the role of the Melanin Scholars Retreat, a writing and wellness retreat that centers the voices of Black women faculty and doctoral students in counselor education, in supporting their professional and personal well-being. Using a heuristic case study design, the authors illuminate the experiences of participants of two iterations of the Melanin Scholars Retreat. Grounded in a womanism framework, this manuscript highlights the experiences of Black women in academia. The researchers found that the retreat enhances academic productivity, fosters community, and promotes holistic wellness.</p>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"64 4","pages":"441-452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ceas.70003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145625977","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":"Researcher Identity Development Among Women of Color in Counselor Education","authors":"Eunae Han, Injung Lee, Priyanka Jha","doi":"10.1002/ceas.70002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.70002","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study explored the researcher identity development (RID) of women of color—doctoral students and faculty—in counselor education programs. Using transcendental phenomenology, interviews with 12 participants revealed four themes: researcher identity as emerging scholars, marginalized and isolated as researchers, community of research support, and meaning-making of being a woman of color researcher. Findings highlight the influence of barriers and supports on RID. Limitations and implications of the study are discussed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":46905,"journal":{"name":"COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION","volume":"64 4","pages":"428-440"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145625598","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}