Remediation

• Counselor Education

What feelings arise when you consider the task of remediation as a Counselor Educator?

What is remediation?

Remediation

the action of remedying something, in particular of reversing or stopping environmental damage

(Oxford Dictionary)

CACREP Requirements

Section One (N):

The student handbook includes...and (7) policy for student retention, remediation, and dismissal from the program.

Counselor education programs have and follow a policy for student retention, remediation, and dismissal from the program consistent with institutional due process policies and with the counseling profession’s ethical codes and standards of practice.

Formal Authority

• Having the credentials necessary
• Being in a position of authority
  
• Being elected or hired in a position of authority
  

Teaching Authority

• Because I say so
• Can't be questioned
• Teacher is always right

OR

• Open to new ideas
• Compassionate listener
  
• Interested in growth and learning process
  

Remediation

Perception versus Reality

Preventing the Need for Remediation

10 Things to Make the First Day
(and the Rest) of the Semester
Successful
By Mary C. Clement

On the board, have your instructions ready

010

When they walk in, have cards, syllabi, and ask them to introduce themselves to you

010

Have an introduction game

010

Set up file folders with graded papers and handouts available for students to pick up

010

Start every lesson with a "Today we will..."

010

Stuff Happens Card

010

Define cheating

010

Use Humor

010

Remediation and Counseling

Remediation Options

Clear plans

Clear expectations

Empathy

Root of the issue

Can you think of any situations where instant dismissal is warranted?

Time to Practice!

Student walks out

Student innapropriately
self-discloses in session

Student harrasses
another student

Student refuses to
document properly

Share any other tips you have here!

References

Demyan, A. L., Abraham, C. M., & Bui, N. H. (2018). Trainees Looking Through the Lens of a Supervisor: Remediation and Gatekeeping Responses to Hypothetical Problems of Professional Competency. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY, 46(1), 67–80. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/01926187.2018.1428128

Freeman, B. J., Garner, C. M., Scherer, R., & Trachok, K. (2019). Discovering expert perspectives on dispositions and remediation: A qualitative study. Counselor Education and Supervision, 58(3), 209–224. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/ceas.12151

Jennifer A. Smith, Catherine Y. Chang & Jonathan J. Orr (2017) A Phenomenological Investigation: Microaggressions and Counselors-in-Training, Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 12:2, 213-229, DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2016.1243076

Kallaugher, J., & Mollen, D. (2017). Student experiences of remediation in their graduate psychology programs. Training & Education in Professional Psychology, 11(4), 276–282. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1037/tep0000175

References (cont.)

Ratts, M. J., Singh, A. A., Nassar-McMillan, S., Butler, S. K., & McCullough, J. R. (2016). Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies: Guidelines for the Counseling Profession. JOURNAL OF MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT, 44(1), 28–48. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/jmcd.12035

Slater, R., Veach, P., & Li, Z. (2013). Recognizing and Managing Countertransference in the College Classroom: An Exploration of Expert Teachers’ Inner Experiences. Innovative Higher Education, 38(1), 3–17. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1007/s10755-012-9221-4

Speck, B. W. (2013). The Bruised Ego Syndrome: Its Etiology and Cure. New Directions for Teaching & Learning, 2013(135), 89–95. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1002/tl.20070

Weimer, M. (Eds). (2008). 10 effective classroom management techniques every faculty member should know [Special issue]. Family Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/free-reports/10-effective-classroom-management-techniques-every-faculty-member-should-know/

References (cont.)

Weimer, M., (2010). Student learning: Six causes of resistance. Faculty Focus: Higher Ed Teaching Strategies. Magna Publications. Retried from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/student-learning-six-causes-of-resistance/