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Rural Counseling Competencies

Title:
Rural Counseling Competencies
Authors:
Katherine McVay, PhD, NCC, LPC; Devon E. Romero, PhD, NCC, LPC; Priscilla Rose Prasath, PhD; and Christopher Leeth, PhD, LPC-S
Description:
This study utilized expert consensus to develop counseling competencies for rural practicing counselors, acknowledging the unique challenges of rural counseling. Employing the Delphi method, the study engaged 15 expert panelists across three rounds to identify and refine essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes and beliefs necessary for effective practice in rural settings. The initial round gathered qualitative input on necessary competencies, which informed the development of96 competency statements evaluated for their essentialness in subsequent rounds. The consensus reached on these statements highlights key competencies crucial for rural counseling practice. The findings offer valuable insights for counselor educators, clinicians, and supervisors, providing a foundation for improving counselor preparation and practice in rural areas. The article concludes with discussions on limitations and recommendations for future research to further enhance rural counseling practices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learners will identify key knowledge, skills, and attitudes and beliefs deemed essential for effective counseling practice in rural settings.
  • Learners will explain the use of the Delphi method in developing rural counseling competencies.
  • Learners will evaluate how the identified rural counseling competencies can inform counselor education, supervision, and clinical practice to better address the unique challenges of rural communities.

CE Credit: 1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 1 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours

NBCC ACEP No. 1000
August 01, 2025
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