The Use of Process Notes in the Experiential Component of Training Group Workers

Mindfully Educating Our Future: The MESG Curriculum for Training Emergent Counselors

“…Using the MESG responds to recommendations in the literature (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Falco & Bauman, 2004;Goodrich & Luke, 2010;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010;Osborn et al, 2003), by providing EL opportunities while building transferable skills. An additional benefit is that the MESG provides a framework grounded in the literature that supports and enhances CIT development.…”

“…The MESG can help counselor educators develop and provide CITs with an opportunity to participate in learning mindfulness skills, engage in the group process, and be exposed to techniques for use with clients. This provides a unique opportunity for EL, which has been found to enhance the quality of learning and increase skill development and integration (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Falco & Bauman, 2004;Harel et al, 2012;Kolb, 1984).…”

“…3). Counselor education has a history of valuing EL in training (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Falco & Bauman, 2004;Goodrich & Luke, 2010;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010;Osborn, Daninhirsch, & Page, 2003) as it deepens the level of understanding and personal growth of CITs (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Ferch, St. John, & Ramsey, 2006;Harrawood, McClure, & Nelson, 2011;Kiweewa, Gilbride, Luke & Seward, 2013;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010). Critical to counselor development, EL fosters self and other awareness by accessing cognitive and affective stages of learning (Arthur & Achenbach, 2002;Falco & Bauman, 2004;Goodrich & Luke, 2010;Harel, et al, 2012;Luke & Kiweewa, 2010).…”

The Confluence of Technology and Narrative Approaches in Group Work

“…They found that this intervention deepened member's reflections about the group, enhanced cohesion, and invited new material into the group ethos. Similar studies have embraced the use of process notes and journaling among group members (Falco & Bauman, 2004;Hall & Hawley, 2004). Additionally, Corey and Corey (2002) discussed that interactive journaling was a novel and useful clinical training tool to assist students synthesize their academic and clinical experiences regarding group work.…”

Interactive E-Journaling in Group Work: Perspectives from Counselor Trainees

“…Recent studies have examined the application of journals and process notes in graduate training groups (Falco & Bauman, 2004;Hall & Hawley, 2004;Parr et al, 2000;Riordan & White, 1996). Corey and Corey (2002) described this approach as well suited for group counseling trainees, who are expected to engage in the cognitive and reflective aspects of graduate training.…”