2015

The purpose of this article is to propel dialogue on how to cultivate and sustain a
culture of nurturing and balanced professional relationships within counselor education
programs through examination of literature as well as discussion on direct application to
counselor education programs. A brief overview of organizational culture and climate
will be provided, and key concepts that contribute to healthy program culture in
counselor education programs will be examined. Particular attention will be paid to the
faculty-student relationships within counselor education programs as well as potential
gray areas and pitfalls in managing these relationships. A general framework will be
provided that outlines important elements of a healthy environment and culture within
counseling programs; potential challenges and ethics will be discussed.