Research Talk: The Mediating Role of Mindfulness on Counseling Student's Stress and Self-Efficacy
A talk presented by Dr. Brian Clarke
Dr. Brian Clarke will provide an overview of his research on the impact of mindfulness on counselor development. Specifically, he will share the results of a quantitative study that explored the ways in which mindfulness can lessen the negative impact of stress while enhancing counseling self-efficacy during counselor training. Results revealed that mindfulness mediated the relationship between stress and self-efficacy. Implications of the study address how mindfulness can be integrated within counselor training to improve counseling students’ development and wellness.
Brian Clarke, Ph.D. is a post-doctoral scholar in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies in the College of Education at the University of Arizona. He earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University. In May 2022, Dr. Clarke earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Arizona. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Clarke is a practicing mental health counselor in Tucson, AZ. His clinical experience informs his teaching philosophy and research interests.
Dr. Clarke’s research agenda follows three interrelated lines 1) the use of mindfulness to enhance counselor development and wellness, 2) the role of mindfulness and self-compassion in college student mental health and life satisfaction and 3) Ethical counseling practice to manage moral distress and burnout. Dr. Clarke’s current work with mindfulness is inspired by his professional practice and experience in using mindfulness-based clinical interventions with clients.
If you would like to attend this event virtually, please contact Jillian for a zoom link.