Date of Conferral

2022

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Counselor Education and Supervision

Advisor

Geneva Gray

Abstract

Leaders in the counseling profession face many demands. The purpose of this quantitative regression analysis study was to determine if there was a predictive relationship between the independent variables of stress and resiliency and dependent variables of burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment among leaders in the counseling profession. Transformational leadership theory and resilience theory were applied as the theoretical framework of this study. A cross-sectional data collection method was used, and data were collected through anonymous online surveys from a purposive sample of 75 counseling leaders. Data analyses methods included descriptive statistics and multiple linear regressions. Results indicated that all counseling leaders are struggling with burnout regardless of levels of stress and resiliency. There was a statistically significant relationship between stress, resiliency, and burnout; stress, resiliency, and emotional exhaustion; stress and depersonalization; and stress, resiliency, and personal accomplishment. Further research is recommended to investigate other variables that predict burnout among leaders in the counseling profession as well as ways in which leaders in the counseling profession may be supported in order to minimize their challenges. The goal of this study was to contribute to a greater understanding of burnout and resilience among leaders in the counseling profession, which could be a step in positively improving counselor development, client care, and organizational growth. Experts may use the results from this study to initiate social change related to enhancing the education and training on leadership and leadership behavior.

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