We adapted previous descriptions on couples counseling experiential learning practices to an online classroom in counselor education. Specifically, we utilized two doctoral teaching assistants in a quarter-long couple role-play scenario and incorporated reflecting and co-counseling teams. The adapted strategies included attention to sociocultural aspects that addressed working with a queer couple among other salient identities. We offer the strengths and challenges of the approach and discuss implications for marriage, couple, and family counselor educators.
Branco, S. F., Jacoby, R., & Falardeau, T. (in press). Teaching family systems theory in online courses: Socioculturally attuned counseling skills training. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Teaching Briefs.
2.
CoolhartD. (2022). Therapy with queer couples. In LebowJ. l.SnyderD. K. (Eds.), Clinical handbook of couple therapy (6th ed, pp. 434–553). Guilford Publications, Inc.
3.
Day-VinesN. L.Cluxton-KellerF.AgorsorC.GubaraS.OtabilN. A. A. (2020). The Multidimensional model of broaching behavior. Journal of Counselor Education and Development, 98, 107–118. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12304
4.
FalkenstienB. D.BoheckerL.VikL. (2023). Family and systems theory in counselor education: A PRISMA systematic review. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 32(2), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807231215278
5.
HarrawoodL. K.ParmanandS.WildeB. J. (2011). Experiencing emotion across a semester-long family role play and reflecting team: Implications for counselor development. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 19(2), 198–203. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480710397122
6.
HinkleM. S.DeanL. M. (2017). Creativity in teaching case conceptualization skills: Role-play to show the interconnectedness of domains. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 12(3), 388–401. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2016.1249813
7.
HortonE.HughesC.PrasathP. R.LLoyd-HazlettJ. (2022). Students’ experiences of family counseling role-play with developmental considerations. Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, 4(1), Article 8, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.7290/tsc04pn2y
LarsonL. M.ClarkM. P.WesleyL. H.KoraleskiS. F.DanielsJ. A.SmithP. L. (1999). Video versus role plays to increase counseling self-efficacy in prepractica trainees. Counselor Education and Supervision, 38, 237–248. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6978.1999.tb00574.x
10.
Osbourn, C. J., West, E. M., & Nance, W. Z. (2017). Experiences of counselors-as-clients in counselor educaton. Counselor Education and Supervision, 56, 112–129. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.12066.
11.
ShurtsW. M.CashwellC. S.SpurgeonS. L.Degges-WhiteS.BarrioC. A.KardatzkeK. N. (2006). Preparing counselors-in-training to work with couples: Using role-plays and reflecting teams. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 14(2), 151–157. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480705285731
12.
Walter, S. M., & Thanasiu, P. L. (2017). Enhancing role play activities with pocket camcorder technology: Strategies for counselor educators. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 6, 284-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2011.630601
13.
WilliamsA. E.WeinzatlO. L.VargaB. L. (2021). Examination of family counseling coursework and scope of practice for professional mental health counselors. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 29(1), 10–16. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480720978536
