Effects of School Counselors’ Cognitive Behavioral Consultation on Irrational and Efficacy Beliefs of Elementary School Teachers

• DOI: 10.15241/jmw.3.1.6
• Publication Date: 2014-12-23T09:09:13Z
• Authors: Jeffrey M. Warren; Edwin R. Gerler, Jr.
• Keywords: Irrational number

Consultation is an indirect service frequently offered as part of comprehensive school counseling programs. This study explored the efficacy a specific model consultation, rational emotive-social behavior consultation (RE-SBC). Elementary teachers participated in face-to-face and on-line groups aimed at influencing irrational beliefs. A modified posttest, quasi-experimental design was utilized. Findings suggested RE-SB useful directly promoting positive mental health among indirectly fostering student success. Implications recommendations for counselors are presented.