In this provocative episode, Dr. Martin Wesley and Dr. David Whittinghill, along with Dr. Gerald Juhnke, host Dr. Aaron Kindsvatter for a candid discussion about the recent civil rights complaint filed against CACREP, alleging ideological bias in counselor education. Dr. Kindsvatter, a vocal critic of what he sees as growing ideological conformity in the field, has sparked national conversation and controversy through his writings and recent activity on CESNET. Together, the panel explores the implications of the complaint, the boundaries of academic freedom, and whether CACREP’s standards are veering away from neutrality in counselor training. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation will challenge assumptions and invite deeper reflection on the future of counselor education.
1 months ago
I very much appreciate this dialogue. I did note on CESNET that there is an alternative to CACREP called Master’s of Psychology and Counseling Accreditation [(MPCAC) No one ever responds when I post info about it but it is there. The problem is state ”rules” that mandate CACREP (sounds very ”unamerican” in tne sense of stifling competiton). I think the case filed against CACREP is interesting and has some merit. I never know what the standards mean when they write things like ”counselor educators must respond in culturally sustaining ways” (what culture? all cultures? We have a growing neo- culture in Ohio - does that count?). Anyway, thanks for making some space for this topic. I don’t know that many people will engage but I hope so. It also strikes me as ironic that so many ”cultural warriors” who talk about revolution are terrified to even question how CACREP does things. Performative hypocristy.