Clinical Counseling Goals

As I started my college career at Tuskegee University, where I double majored in psychology and English. I was passionate about creating social awareness and helping people, but I was unsure what career I was interested in after graduation. I thought about attending graduate school for Counseling Psychology, but I just was not sure about it. I spoke to a professor in the Counselor Education program at Georgia State University and discussed my interests with her. She suggested I look for a program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) School Counseling. I enrolled in the School Counseling program at Clark Atlanta

D-Met with the patient as she was scheduled for counseling. Upon meeting with the patient, she was clearly upset and was seen mumbling under her breath. When asked if everything is alright, her response was, " I am having shitty day." As this writer and the patient walked down the hall to this writer's office, the patient was heard complaining and using profanity. She was strongly advised to discontinue with her comments in the hallway as it was inappropriate. Then the patient continues to vent until she entered into this writer's office about another staff member; however, her comments were heard, which led to the Clinical Director addressing the matter about the patient's comments being disrespectful and inappropriate in this writer's office.

In order to pursue my dream career in being an addictions counselor, I require a higher level of schooling to ensure that I will be doing a good job and be the perfect fit for my clients. There is a lot of courses that one can take in order to be an addictions counselor, but for me I got my eye on three. Firstly, I will need to have more studies in maths, this can be about any high level math class like algebra or business mathematics. For example, Indeed shares that you need to use math to understand how to build successful statistics (Ring). Thus, as an addictions counselor, I must be able to calculate factors like a drugs dosage and what it means to my client quickly in my head. Secondly, I will need to know about alcohol and drug abuse to be an effective counselor, this class is essential to be an addictions counselor.

As a recent graduate from East Carolina University (ECU), I am pleased to learn of your Ph.D. program in Education with a Concentration in Counseling (Counselor Education and Supervision). I wish to advance my education and pursue a Ph.D. degree at Old Dominion University (ODU). On May 5th, I graduate from ECU and I received my Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Addictions (formerly Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling). I took advantage of the National Board for Certified Counselor’s (NBCC) new option of taking a licensing exam as a student and passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) on April 22, 2017. Having solid experience in both mental health and substance abuse counseling,

My goal as a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with concentration alcohol and substance abuse, is to work with clients that are suffering with mental and alcohol and substance abuse. My choice to work with this population because of family, relatives and other people that is suffering with one or both problems and don’t where to turn to for help. My goal is to help who wants to help themselves, what I want to accomplish is for my clients to have a positive outcome of a mentally and sobriety and drug free life if possible. People fact setback specially a person that is recovering addict or alcoholic, one uncontrolled life situation can make them turn to that comfort zone of that drug or alcohol whatever they think help them cope

Counseling and therapeutic goals correlates with one another whereas in the healthcare profession there must be action plan in place. For example, counseling is designed to help individuals cope with the issues that maybe effecting normal daily routines. The therapy aspect of goals to bring self-awareness to the client and correct any distortion of past behavior the client may have or currently experiencing. Counselors and therapists work together to implement the best action plan to benefit the client. Capuzzi (2014) states counseling and psychotherapy encompasses several relationships and personalities in which the counselor and therapist need to be proficient (p.1). They are both a part of the foundation in which professional must make

My Goal is to hopefully help many people during their hardships and their daily life struggle's as a Christian Counselor. I am taking these classes to get a bachelor's degree in Christian Counseling and to further my education in psychology and/or chaplaincy. I believe that God did call me to do this because after praying for guidance on my future plans God lead me to liberty to further my education. One study skill that I have found that has truly helped me out is being organized. Since the beginning of my time here at Liberty, I have found that I'm able to do more and absorb more of the information being learned just by simple planning and organization. I keep my computer and books all in a single location and I also have a daily planner,

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As I am motivated to complete my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, I have a vision for the calling God has placed in my heart. Believing that I am called to serve others, there are several goals that I plan to achieve with my higher education in counseling psychology. While I complete the graduate program from Trinity Christian College at the end of July of 2017, I plan to pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE) exam in October of 2017 for licensure and certification in the State of Illinois. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I intend to utilize my education in business and accounting experience along with my counseling internship experience to open up a private practice based on counseling, prevention and awareness

When I first enrolled at Montgomery College, I knew that I wanted to pursue higher education but was not sure of what to pursue as a lifelong career. What I did know is that as someone who has struggled with anxiety and felt the stigma of seeking help, I wanted to better understand how I could support people suffering with mental illness. I found myself growingly fascinated with the human mind and the field of psychology, leading me to take relevant courses for the next two years. Connecting with passionate and supportive faculty motivated me to start planning for a career in clinical psychology.

When I was originally starting this class I did not know what to expect the content to cover since Intro to Counseling is such a broad title. I was actually expecting an overview of counseling techniques, and I would not have guessed at all that a good part of the semester would be spent on consulting techniques instead and how to be resilient in the field. I am glad that the class did cover these topics though, because I feel that I now have a solid foundation to build the rest of the information on that I learn during the rest of the program.

Practically, therapy is the process of meeting with a counsellor or psychotherapist for the purpose of resolving problematic behaviours, beliefs, feelings and related physical symptoms (Ulman, 2001). The radical and visionary ideas of Ronald D. Laing that associated with the anti-psychiatry movement challenged the psychoanalysis establishment, clamming that diagnosis was scientifically meaningless (Kotowicz, 1997). Laing (1964) argues that the ‘mad’ were sometimes saner than the ‘normal’ – he believes that the psychotic experiences may have healing dimension, and the psychiatrists are the actual anti-psychiatry as their function has nothing to do with the healing (Laing & Cooper, 1964). Likewise, Arthur W. Comb, was a beacon for humanistic education during the half of the 20th century, believes that the body gets well by itself, propelled by its own basic need (Combs, 1989) (Murray, 1938). He assumes that the doctor could not cure the person, but to create conditions that will make it possible for the drive for fulfilment

In my first six sessions, it seemed to me the mindset of the counselor in the session is one of the tantamount elements in dictating the outcome of the client’s experience. The first session I experienced brought on nervousness and uncertainty which led to insecurity. However, the more time I spent listening to my client the more comfortable I became with the role of counselor. Such feelings of comfort brought with it the ability to be more self-aware and client focused in the session. When I was uncomfortable I asked confusing questions, focused too much on how I looked, and lost the ability to attend to my client. I believe I came into these sessions strong in my nonverbal skills and encouragers. Nevertheless, I struggled with focused counseling, reflection of emotions, and setting goals. Intentionality seems to be significant in the growth process; therefore, one of my first actions in response to these reflections will be to create a plan to address my opportunities for growth.

My grandfather was a colonel in South Vietnam who fought side by side with Americans against the Vietcong during the fall of Saigon circa 1975. GF was very strict and is the authoritarian of the family. Despite his totalitarian attitude toward his children, not many listen to him and astray against his wishes. Until now I do not know why I am not like the rest of my family whom disobeyed GF desires that they all went to college. I am currently the only one that is a college graduate and continue to pursue my master degree. Perhaps my determination and perseverance is what distinguish me from my kinfolks. Further, I cannot be a failure with no status in my family or in society. This triumphant certainly is the strength of my goal to be a counselor.

The Guidance Office through the guidance counselor conducts an Orientation Program for Freshmen and transferees at the start of the semester. The Student are provided counseling services to help them out in meeting their physical, academic and emotional needs and are guided towards whole development of their personality through the integration of social and spiritual enrichment.