The Future of Social Justice in Counseling Psychology: A Delphi Study

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of counseling psychology’s contributions to social justice over the past two decades. Predictions regarding the future of social justice emphasize strengths and weaknesses. The predictions show a mix of positive expectations to change training models, and pessimistic visions. The authors also outline implications for training and leadership. Copyright: 2026

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• Explain counseling psychology’s contributions to social justice over the past 20 years.
• Identify the predictions made using the Delphi method about the future of social justice in counseling psychology.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses that influence the field of psychology to adopt social justice values and ethics.
• Discuss the implications for training and leadership relative to the future of social justice in counseling psychology.

• Elizabeth M. Vera, Loyola University Chicago
• Suzette L. Speight, University of Akron

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