Celebrating Excellence in Counselling Psychology: Outstanding Student Paper Award Winners Announced!
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah’s article, “The Wet’suwet’en Nation’s Mobilization of Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy: An Exploratory Study,” has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Outstanding Student Paper Award by The Counselling Psychologist (TCP). This recognition honours their exceptional scholarship in advancing research on counselling psychology.
About the Award-Winning Paper:
The paper provides invaluable insights into Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy, a therapeutic approach centered on Indigenous ways of knowing and healing. Through her research, Sarah, and her 16 coauthors explore the profound impact of this therapy on the Wet’suwet’en Nation, offering a groundbreaking contribution to both counselling psychology and Indigenous mental health research.
Why This Paper Stands Out:
Selected by a committee of associate editors and student representatives from TCP, the paper was chosen based on its significant theoretical, empirical, and applied contributions. It exemplifies the highest standards of research excellence, addressing critical gaps and advancing the field of counseling psychology in a meaningful way.
Award Presentation:
The award will be formally presented at the Society of Counseling Psychology Business Meeting during the American Psychological Association Convention in Seattle, WA. Along with the recognition, Sarah will receive a $1,500 contribution from SAGE Publishing as part of the award.
Please join us in celebrating her exceptional achievement!