Difficulty and Countermeasures in Training Processes Perceived by Counseling Trainees

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the difficulties and countermeasures of the training process perceived by counseling trainees. Research issues for research purposes are as follows. Methods The participating in this study as follows: ① Those who have spent more than six months training for the second degree of counseling psychologist. ② a master's degree or master's degree holder. ③ a person who does not have a second-degree qualification. In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 trainees who were satisfied with these conditions and who were willing to participate in the study, and the results were analyzed by applying a consensual qualitative research method(CQR). Results The results of this study are as follows. First, the difficulty of consultation trainees perceive in the course of training was classified into six categories as non-conservative trainees: economic difficulties, difficulties in the system of training, difficulty in entering training, difficulty in the supervision, difficulty in the examination process, difficulty in the consultation process. Second, the methods for coping with difficulties perceived by counselors in the training course were divided into four categories: coping with difficulties through economic activities and practical opportunities, coping with difficulties through positive relationship formation, coping with difficulties through capacity development, and coping with difficulties through patience and reflection as counseling trainees. Conclusions This study recruited counseling trainees from individual trainees to trainees who had undergone training courses at various institutions. By doing so, This study intended to reflect the characteristics of trainees as they are. In addition, the trainee's experience in the entire course of training was investigated. The results of this study can, therefore, be used as useful data to understand the difficulties and coping of trainees and suggest the need for the training system and education to be modified in a systematic and unified way.