This study examined the relationship between counselor trainees' personality scores and family characteristics with effectiveness. 56 master's counselor and psychologist trainees participated. Analysis suggested that functioning of the family-of-origin and MMPI–2 personality traits contribute to the prediction of counselor trainees' effectiveness.
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