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The Mentorship Experiences of Black Masters Students in CACREP-Accredited Counselor Education Programs (open access)

The Mentorship Experiences of Black Masters Students in CACREP-Accredited Counselor Education Programs

Within this research study, a qualitative phenomenological approach was used to explore the lived experiences of Black master's students (n = 10) who engage in mentorship in CACREP-accredited counselor education programs. The participants in this study represent different ACES regions in the United States, including SACES, NARACES, and NCACES. Six themes were discovered as a result of participants' experiences: (a) impact of mentorship, (b) benefits of mentorship, (c) qualities within mentoring relationships, (d) composition of mentoring relationships, (e) saliency and influence of identity, and (f) barriers to mentorship and program satisfaction. Furthermore, I offer suggestions for increasing support for Black master's students in counseling programs as well as recommendations for supporting the professional and personal development of this population.
Date: July 2023
Creator: Smith, Hailey Brierre
System: The UNT Digital Library