Ever since the beginning of the Psychology field, in the mid-1800s, research has been the primary method for new findings, innovativeness and advancement. It helps us not only to understand what makes individuals contemplate, emote, and behave in various ways but it allows us to classify certain symptoms into specific psychological disorders in order to understand their implications on the individual, relationships and society. Research also serves as the catalyst for the discoveries of numerous modalities, interventions, and methodologies, which are utilized to treat those in counseling, who are suffering from psychological issues (Heffner, 2015). As one studies to become a practitioner, it is imperative that one not only understands the role of research but also their role as a Scientist-Practitioner and its implications in the field. To further understand this notion, I will explicate how research plays a part in the counseling profession, examine the role of the Scientist-Practitioner Model and its effects, when utilized to guide a …show more content…
Their training is based upon the best practices and on scholarly literature, which allows students to reflect upon their work and inquire about improvements needed (Rupp & Beal, 2007). As students work on advancing their competencies as a Scientist-Practitioner, new methods are also being created to improve training programs as well. Stoltenberg & Pace (2007) have started developing the Development Scientific Professional Model, which will allow students to focus on assimilated learning of content, context and time. The model was produced to reduce some of the limitations often found in Scientist-Practitioner Training