My Journey Towards The Counseling Profession

influence on where the counseling profession is today There is an old English proverb (with different variations) that suggests we cannot fully know the direction in which we are going without first knowing from where we have come. In order for counselors to appreciate the present status of the mental health counseling field and the many accomplishments our predecessors have made, we must first understand the journey that was taken to establish the counseling profession. After reading through the

in Counseling Worksheet Respond to the following questions in 100 to 175 words each. Use references and citations when appropriate. 1. What is the philosophy of the counseling profession? How has this changed over time? Why is this important to study? A. My practical view of the philosophy of the counseling profession is that each session is a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase his/her level of self-understanding and self-awareness. B. The counseling profession itself

I will reflect on my ethical and personal professionalism and the innate journey it has taken me thus far. For myself, in particular, I will travel through my experience. I venture through the encounter of being taught the art of professionalism, the discussion of being a professional in counseling, to the development of being a professional. During the developmental stage I choose to explore the topics of interferences that would negatively influence my work in the profession, and idiosyncrasies

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

Welcome, and thank you for choosing THRIVE to provide your counseling services. This document has been provided to you to tell you about my background and help you understand our professional relationship. Philosophy and Approach: I believe in the healing power of counseling, and having safe place to tell one’s personal story. My approach is eclectic and trauma informed. I draw upon reality theory and the study of behaviors and neurocognitive development. I use CBT, mindfulness, and other practices

Interview with Mrs. Ross Freeman Abstract Counseling has many components in different fields such as a school counselor, marriage and family counseling, addiction counseling, individual and private practices, and many more. For my project, I interviewed Mrs. Ross Freeman, a school counselor who talks about her journey of becoming an Elementary School Counselor. We discuss what the requirement and cost were to receive a license in the counseling field. We were also able to discuss the average

professional identity, it is important to weigh out all options to make sure that the profession that is chosen, is what one would see themselves doing for a long time. It is more so of asking oneself if they feel they qualify for the career that they are about to take on. This paper will explain how to become an effective professional counselor, the roles and characteristics of the counseling professional, the different counseling associations, what is required to attain a state

Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams It is my belief, a school counselor must have the personality characteristics of an effective counselor and have a personal approach to treatment. Personal characteristics of an effective counselor are as follows: making life oriented choices, being authentic, sincere, and honest with students at all times. Other characteristics consist of appreciating the influence of different cultures and being passionate with students as they are counseled

exactly what the social work profession consisted of, I knew I wanted a career that focused on helping others. I explored options including medical and nursing fields, but they did not fit what I was destined for. It was not until I began working in a mental health office for a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Prescribing Psychologist, that I knew the social work field was for me. It was during that job three years ago when I learned the social work profession and its core values consist of

several foundational principles. These principals include, activation of schema and confirmatory bias; awareness; group differences; racial and cultural identity development; and multiple. As stated on page 230, paragraph one, The Multicultural Counseling Competencies (Arrendondo et al., 1996; Sue and et al., 1992) set standards for the development of beliefs and attitudes, knowledge, and skills in three specific domains: the counselor’s self-awareness of personal beliefs, attitudes, values, and