부산대학교 도서관

A study explored school counselors' preparation for and participation in crisis intervention. Participants were 236 school counselors who were members of the American School Counselor Association. Results indicated that almost 33 percent of counselor educators are entering the profession with no formal coursework on or supervised experiences of crisis intervention in their practica or internships. It seems that school counselors need more extensive preparation at both the university level and in continuing professional development if they are to be prepared to meet the emotional needs of children and staff during crises. Specific recommendations on strengthening counselor preparation for the role of crisis intervention are provided for the various individuals and groups involved in the process.