2010

Given that there are minimal studies describing counseling student perceptions of personal wellness and stress, we conducted a survey exploring self-perceived levels of personal wellness, stress management, progress in program, and program satisfaction of student members of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Results were examined for interactive effects with gender, age, race, degree, income, program accreditation status, marital status, number of children, income, hours of work per week, hours of partner’s work per week, and use of medication to handle demands and stress of graduate studies. Hopefully the findings will increase understanding of how ACA student members cope with the challenges of a counselor education program, provide direction for improving wellness of graduate counseling students, and encourage improvement of orientation, advising, program management, and retention.