Specifying Counseling Specifying Counseling Psychology Competencies Psychology Competencies Cindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-Chairs Cindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-Chairs SCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task Group SCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task Group Report to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TX Report to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TX February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013
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Cindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-ChairsCindy Juntunen and Margo Jackson, Co-ChairsSCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task GroupSCP/CCPTP Joint Special Task Group
Report to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TXReport to CCPTP, Midwinter Conference, Lost Pines, TXFebruary 8, 2013February 8, 2013
SCP/CCPTP Joint STG on Counseling Psychology Competencies
Cindy Juntunen, PhD, Co-Chair for SCP, Univ. of North Dakota
Margo Jackson, PhD, Co-Chair for CCPTP , Fordham University
Mary Ann Covey, PhD, Texas A&M University
ACCTA/Assn. of Counseling Center Training Agencies
Nadya Fouad, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Benchmark Competencies Chair
Eric Sauer, PhD, Western Michigan University, CCPTP Board
Femina Varghese, PhD, University of Central Arkansas, new
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Emily Voelkel, MA , University of Houston
SAS/Student Affiliates of Seventeen Rep
Mission/ChargeMission/Charge
• Review existing competencies documents to determine if adequately address the training needs in counseling psychology.
• Adapt Benchmark Competencies (APA, 2011; Fouad et al., 2009) to specify counseling psychology competencies, shared with and distinct from those of general professional psychology.
Initial FocusInitial Focus
3 areas of distinct strengths in 3 areas of distinct strengths in counseling psychology:counseling psychology:
Move Professional Identity to #1, & include Scientific Move Professional Identity to #1, & include Scientific Knowledge and Methods as Knowledge and Methods as FoundationalFoundational::
I.I.ProfessionalismProfessionalism1.1. Professional IdentityProfessional Identity2.2. Professional Values and AttitudesProfessional Values and Attitudes3.3. Individual and Cultural DiversityIndividual and Cultural Diversity4.4. Ethical, Legal Standards and PolicyEthical, Legal Standards and Policy5.5. Reflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self-CareReflective Practice/Self-Assessment/Self-Care
Functional Competencies to be evaluated and further specified: 8. Research/EvaluationIV. Application 9. Evidence-based Practice 10. Assessment 11. Intervention 12. ConsultationV. Education 13. Teaching 14. SupervisionVI. Systems 15. Interdisciplinary Systems 16. Management/Administration 17. Advocacy
STG Progress to Date: STG Progress to Date: Specifying Competencies in CPY Specifying Competencies in CPY
Professional IdentityProfessional Identity
STG Progress to Date: STG Progress to Date: Specifying Competencies in CPY Specifying Competencies in CPY
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