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Professional Counsellors' Assessment of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes Required by Counsellor Trainees for Trauma-informed Counselling

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated professional counsellors' assessment of knowledge, skills and attitude required by counsellor-trainees for trauma-informed counselling.The study employed a descriptive survey design to conduct the research.The population of the study consisted of all professional counsellors in both tertiary and secondary educational institutions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.A sample of 150 professional counsellors was selected for the study using a stratified random sampling technique.A questionnaire titled "Professional Counsellors Assessment of Knowledge, Skills and Attitude for Trauma-Informed Counselling (PCAKSATC)" was designed by the researchers for the collection of relevant data.The data collected were analysed, using descriptive statistical analysis involving simple percentage, mean and standard deviation.The results indicated that counsellor-trainees had a fair knowledge and attitude required for traumainformed counselling; however, their skills were rated poor.The curriculum of counsellor education assessment was fair in terms of knowledge and skills relevant to trauma-informed counselling.Some recommendations were made, among which is that counsellor education should incorporate relevant knowledge and skills for trauma-informed counselling in their curriculum.

Source: JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING

DOI: 10.61955/swsvxg

Author: Dr. Dr.

Institution: University of Ilorin

Language: English

Topic: Counseling Practices and Supervision

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7106838244