Counseling Reflection

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. The discomfort I experienced in my first couple of sessions stemmed from several different issues. Primarily, these feelings came from nerves. I have wanted to be an LPC for years, and being put in the role of actually counseling made me nervous

experiences, in terms of counseling. Counseling is a skill that is learned through years of practice. Having been under supervision in clinic for the last two semesters, I have had the opportunity to observe multiple counseling sessions performed by my clinic supervisors. Over this time, I have seen an array of approaches to counseling such as the order at which the information is given to the patient, rate, and the tone of voice. I am reminded that overtime I will develop my own counseling strategies, but

I learned two significant things about group counseling in this course. The first thing that I learned is the importance of setting up a treatment plan. The intention is to follow the client from their entrance into the program until the client is discharged. In this process the clients’ problems are identified through various assessments and as each problem is addressed, it is checked off of the list. Once all of the problems are checked off of the list, the client is considered as having completed

Psychology field. After receiving my undergrad in psychology, I knew that I wanted to get my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, but I had no idea of how broad this area is. This week assignment granted me the opportunity to interview someone who has been in this profession for 25 plus years who has worked in all sectors when it comes to mental health counseling. It allowed me to learn the pros and cons of this field and it even gave me more insight and clarity on exactly what I wanted to

and concerning aspects to the counseling profession. My first semester of graduate school in the School Counseling program at the University of Tennessee has provided me with the opportunity to realize what comforts me personally about being a counselor, and what concerns me about myself. I have explored how I see myself working as a professional counselor, as well as ways I can continue to grow and develop as a professional counselor. This paper covers my reflections to the above questions.

Reflective Paper for Counseling Session The client was a young female who was having difficulty with the fact that she and her cousin were no longer as close as they once were. Her cousin is still caught up in the party scene, whereas Tara has settled down and has a son to take care of. Tara and her cousin used to be very close, and around high school they began to go their own ways. Tara and her cousin used to share everything and split everything. It was like they were sisters because they always

Reflection The duties of a counselor are a very rewarding, however, chronically assisting clients with their burdens may take its toll. Additionally, it is extremely important that you take inventory of your personal traits before assuming the mantel of a counselor because there are essential qualities required of a counselor. As I hope to become a counselor one day soon, I took the personal quality inventory located in chapter 1 of, “Introduction to Counseling” to see how I stand today (Kottler

Reflection of Group Counseling As I began the Group Process and Dynamics course, I was excited to become educated and experienced with group counseling. Group counseling is a topic I have enjoyed in the past and have continued to be fascinated by. I have learned the elements of a group process through observation and research. The group process consists of several elements that come together when the group begins and ends when the group is terminated. I have observed group norms, group cohesion

to my early perceptions of my own personal style and theory of counseling. At this early stage in my training, I would attest to the fact that this is not as easy as it may sound, particularly when I am still being acquainted with the multitude of counseling theories and style frameworks since the inception of the counseling field. That said, since it is a necessity of this paper as required by this course in Introduction to Counseling Techniques, I would venture to say that an eclectic approach

Starting this course in August, I didn’t realize the power that multicultural counseling had instilled in it. The fact that its central focus is around social justice and equality is a characteristic our society much needs today. Throughout the duration of this class, I learned about multicultural counseling as a whole, new theories that can be applied specifically to different racial/ethnic minorities, the ACA code of ethics, and who I want to be as a future counselor. In the beginning of the course