Clinical Mental Health Counseling Personal Statement

I feel that I would gain the most and also be most passionate about the mental health challenge. For a long time the functions and processes of the human mind have fascinated me as I have learned about them not only in the classroom but from first hand experience. Psychology was my favorite course that I took in high school and although it is known to be difficult, I did not struggle with it because it is easy to learn something that captures your interest so deeply. And personally, since I was young I have struggled with and worked through clinical depression, working with therapists and psychiatrists to understand the inner workings of my own mind, and I learned how to cope with and overcome my own mental disorder. Learning about other disorders

I am currently employed by the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and Information Management Command as an Education Technician. Having to advise and assist Soldiers in person, by phone and by internet seeking continued education using military educational benefits has changed my career interest. I decided to pursue my goal in Counseling. I am interested in completing my Master’s program so I can become more competitive in the Education and Counseling field of study. By completing this degree and advancing my knowledge both academically and professionally I will become more competitive to compete in the career field of counseling while working for the federal government.

My passion and determination to undertake study within the mental health sector dwells from the insight I have been privileged to gain in my current role as a link care coordinator, working with people who suffer from a range of ailments within the mental health spectrum; from learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, OCD, Autism to name but a few.

The ambition to study for a degree in Mental Health Nursing has developed from my teenage years, as well as my experience of working in the health care profession. For approximately four years, I have worked in a Forensic Mental Hospital for individuals with criminal convictions who are too mentally unwell to be in prison. My time in my current work place has given me distinct insight into the variety of mental health problems individuals can suffer from, and has become one of the main inspirations behind my career choice. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the challenges mental health nurse's face, but also a great awareness of the satisfaction and achievement to be found in being able to help patients live a more normal life, to achieve some stability in their daily existence and to maintain their dignity as human beings. I am aware that in the mental health degree course there is a lot of clinical practice, which I feel I have gained experience for during my employment. The variety in the job is very appealing to me, and the prospect of developing more skills to help those who are seriously troubled is very rewarding.

The proudest achievement of my life so far is graduating from the medical school. I earned my MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree after five years of hard work, patience, and sincerity from a renowned government medical college. But my journey to this achievement did not always lie on the straight line. Graduating from a government medical college was a challenge for me. Because I was born and raised in a very small town in Bangladesh. I started my primary education there. In the middle school, I was acquainted with human biology and chemistry. At that time, I used to wonder how these tiny cells, enzymes, proteins and DNAs perform their complex functions. This curiosity in human biology helped me frame my career plan. But the educational facilities were inadequate in my hometown at that time. So my family moved to the capital and I got admitted to one of the most prestigious high schools in the country. But as a small town girl, it was very difficult for me to compete in the admission test with the students raised up in the capital and got all the educational facilities. But I succeeded and successfully admitted to that school.

This plays into my big dreams and curiosity. Learning is the front-runner on my list of favorites. However, learning about biology has unceasingly had the dearest place in my heart, stemming from my first biology class freshman year. In addition to my passion for biology, I also have a passion for helping people. These two passions go hand-in-hand in my recent discovery of what I really want to do: I want to be a medical scientist. This dream may seem quite far-fetched, but, as it stands, it really is my main goal. This summer, I even worked in the East Tennessee State University biology department, where I even further confirmed my love for biology and working in a laboratory setting. Furthermore, this year, I will step up to become one of the presidents of a club I have held very dear throughout high school due to their dedication to helping the surrounding community, student council. After high school, I have a goal to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In summary, two of my biggest passions are learning and making a

I interned as a Medical Assistant and received my Associate’s in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting in December of 2015. I knew that receiving this degree was only the beginning. I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I wanted to have a better

My aspiration of becoming a physician assistant stemmed from high school, and since then I have stayed focused and have not let a day go by without working towards my dream. I started out by majoring in Allied Health Science and minored in Arabic. I made further

I would like to be a mental health counselor because I am deeply empathetic; to me, it is rewarding to connect with others on a personal level in my work, and I see that relationship as the essence of counseling. I want to make a positive lasting impact on the lives of others, by listening to, valuing, working with, and teaching them. “People” has always been my answer to “what do you want to do when you grow up?” As a child, I saw teachers as role models who taught me about morality, friendship, and responsibility; as a college student, I admired counseling staff who, despite the counseling center being understaffed and facing rising rates of mental illness on campus, never failed to listen to their patients; as a young adult, I recognize that empathy is my strongest personality trait, and that it is important to me that I use it in my professional life. Although the professions that I have considered in my life varied over the years, the core truth

I have been interested in pursuing a medical degree since I was four years old. My biggest influence was my grandmother because she was a former nurse. She was very passionate about her job, and she provided her patients with high quality care. I was twelve years old when I decided I wanted to become a pediatrician. Therefore, I intend on using my undergraduate degree in biology as a platform for science based internships and healthcare volunteer opportunities. A biology degree will afford me the opportunity to advance my knowledge in the field of science and provide me with the fundamental education required to become a pediatrician.

My interest in research, and the overall “mental health/integrative health movement” for me began at an early age. Really before, I ever knew it due to the prophetic call upon my life. However, the moment of “self-realization” emerged for me in 1996, when I was a non-traditional student at Tennessee State University majoring in social work. While attending TSU, I began “dreaming” about starting a non-profit organization that would bring interfaith organizations and the communities together to address mental health and social issues by providing resources, RESEARCH and strategies to make a difference in a community, city, state or the nation. As I continued “dreaming” even while working as a new social worker, Radical, Inc. (Restoring and Developing Interfaith and Communities Through Action & Love) was formulated in 2001, and in 2004 the organization acquired its 501(c)3 status. With myself

I am Rhonda Wilson and completed 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy with specialty of being a communication supervisor. Upon retiring, I realized that working with equipment was not my passion. Seeing the ramifications of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom first hand, I was compelled to assistance war veterans. Working as a Veterans Benefits counselors was instrumental to my career of empowering the veterans population, but there was a deeper need for assistance with emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders. For this reason, I earned MA in Community Counseling from Argosy University of Atlanta. I am requesting extension of APC 002824 until September 2018 for the following reasons:

Statement of Intent Of Nicole Douglas (MPA Applicant Fall 2017) My interest in Roosevelt’s Masters in public healthcare services management concentration degree program reflects my deep conviction that healthcare is a vastly multifaceted and interesting social variable as well as a scientifically fascinating field. Throughout my life, I have found that access to healthcare and the level of competency to which that service is delivered plays a major role in the welfare of entire communities of people, especially those living in poverty. This obvious need coupled with my interest in biology has attracted me to the medical or healthcare field where I hope

Born and raised in a country of Himalayas, Nepal, I graduated from the medical school in October 2009. Then, I began my practice as a Medical Officer in the Rural Government Hospital in Nepal for three years. My service as a primary care physician in underserved areas was a part of the curriculum and commitment as I had received a scholarship from the Nepal Government. I was granted a scholarship through the entrance exam as held by Ministry of Education. During my work in the hospital as a primary care physician, I treated many patients with different mental health problems. After initial evaluation and primary treatment of acute mental illness, I would refer them to the tertiary hospital for further stabilization and possible inpatient admission. During my exposure with mentally ill patients, I have realized that mental illness is common in the general population, however

During my undergraduate experience, I have seen individuals try to manage different physiological and psychological issues through my work experience, research and leadership positions in certain Kennesaw State University organizations. These experiences and skills gained (?) has influenced me to immerse myself more in clinical work and become a helping hand (versatile clinical psychologist) who can ease suffering and guide individuals in particular time in their lives. (do you like this sentence?) (say I want to be a clinical psychologist)