12/08/2025

PCA Journal Fall 2025 - Article 3: Navigating the Dissertation Process: Ten Strategies for Counselor Educators

Navigating the Dissertation Process: Ten Strategies for Counselor Educators

AUTHORS:

Lorraine J. Guth, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dept of Counseling and Human Development
Kimberly J. Desmond, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dept of Counseling and Human Development

ABSTRACT:

Attrition for doctoral students is high and frequently occurs during the dissertation process. Dissertation chairs have the opportunity to facilitate the research process, combat students leaving the program, and even mentor new professionals. This article offers ten strategies for the counselor education dissertation chair to successfully facilitate the dissertation research process with doctoral students. A case study is included that applies the strategies to common doctoral student experiences during the dissertation process.

PCA Journal Fall 2025 - Article 3