Within counselor education, little has been discussed regarding how counselor educators may conceptualize their approach to teaching through the lens of a counseling theory. In this session, the presenter will provide background on two empirically-supported approaches to teaching and learning in higher education: learner-centered teaching (Weimer, 2002) and critical reflection (Brookfield, 1995). This foundation will inform discussion on similarities shared between these approaches and the existential-humanistic theoretical approach to conceptualizing and working with individuals. Participants will be invited to discuss how they perceive their own approach to teaching being informed by counseling theory.
