Professional identity and social justice engagement in counseling trainees

Abstract
This study examined the relationship between counseling trainees’ professional identity development and their social justice engagement. Data collected from counseling master’s students in CACREP-accredited programs were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression. Results indicated that counseling trainees’ professional identity predicted their social justice engagement. Recommendations for developing counseling trainees’ professional identity and counseling competencies are suggested.
Funding Information
  • Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International