Single‐Case Design in Child Counseling Research: Implications for Counselor Education

Abstract

Counselor education programs are ethically bound to teach methods of research and evaluation so counselors may identify counseling methods that have a reasonable probability of success. Single‐case design represents rigorous research practice, is amenable to practice, and allows the practitioner the opportunity to explore interventions from quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Key elements of single‐case methodology are reviewed, including benefits, specific details, and pitfalls related to conducting single‐case research with children. A case study and suggestions for implementation in counselor education are provided.