Date of Award

2018

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Awarded

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Program

Counselor Education and Supervision

Department

School of Education

College

Human Sciences and Education

Faculty Advisor

Korcuska, James

Description

The purpose of this research was to understand how Nationally Certified Counselors experienced an eight-day cultural immersion experience on a Native American reservation. This phenomenological study was designed to capture the essence of the cultural immersion experience. Individual interviews were conducted with 5 participants utilizing a semi-structured interview. One theme emerged from data, along with six sub-themes. The overarching theme that emerged from the data was cultural humility and the six subthemes included difficult conversations, appreciation and application of Native American spirituality, hearing the silent scream, desire to share lead to activism, learner’s mindset, and connection. These themes described how Nationally Certified Counselors experienced the Native American cultural immersion experience. Implications from this research shed light on the significance of cultural immersion opportunities and how they can impact personal and professional growth.

Rights

NDSU Policy 190.6.2

Handle Identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/10365/29306

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