clinical emphasis position as an advanced practicum student at DePaul University Counseling Services for the 2016-2017 academic year. Currently, I am completing my third year of training in the APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have a strong interest in completing my advanced training at DePaul University’s Counseling Services as it offers intensive training that is unparalleled in the Chicagoland area. In particular, the student-focused
openly discussed emotions, mental health, or mental illness. During my graduate studies, I was typically 1 out of 5 ethnically diverse students in the majority of my classes, and 1 of 2 in my undergraduate studies. These experiences made me aware that there is a lack of mental health representation amongst people of color. Although my interest in understanding perception, emotional processes, and trauma, developed long before my pursuit of higher education, I realized the importance of pursing a
position at The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS). As a previous psychology intern and a current post-internship clinical fellow at CCS, I am well acquainted with the rich, supportive, and interdisciplinary climate fostered in the agency. This, along with the opportunity to serve marginalized populations, and tailor group and outreach activities to the needs of students and the larger university community, makes CCS the ideal place to begin my professional career. I believe
Anna’s House patient must be referred by SARC (Sexual Assault Spouse Abuse Resort Center) or by the Harford Community Action Agency). Family and Children Services: The Baltimore County sites provides patients of all age assistance with general counseling. Their services include children therapist because of child sexual abuse, medication management, case managers, and assisting victims of
Clinical Mental Health counseling is a field of great opportunity and great responsibility. When counselees walk into the therapist’s office, they are often at one of the lowest points of their lives, bringing with them a lifetime of hurts, questions, and crises. The counselor’s view of the Gospel must be full enough to encompass the life of the hurting person. In those moments, a counselor will rely on years of hard work and discipline to make decisions that impact a person for life. A counselor
for choosing this particular agency? The center for health care services. I chose this agency because I like what it has to offer not only for its employees, but for the community. 2.What other agencies did you consider, and why did you not select them? Community Options, Inc., and Austin Area Mental Health Consumers, Inc. Community options inc is an amazing company. The fact that they go above and beyond for their clients with special needs holds close to my heart. They recognizing that people with
Mehdi Khan A Visit to the Women Care Counseling Center Last week (2-2-15), I visited the Women Care Counseling Center in Evanston and met Beth Katz at noon. Beth is a Senior Associate Therapist who guided me through their small suite. Women Care is an organization that primarily focuses on counseling various members of their community and provides training to people to become therapist. They offer support to families, couples and teens through life transitioning moments and offer guidance to overcome
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Upon embarking on my professional development project, I knew that it was important to select a Licensed Professional Counselor that was truly passionate about the field of counseling. I am fortunate to have a relationship with an Executive Director of a Counseling Center, whom referred me to Stephanie Featherston, LPC. I am grateful for this relationship with the Executive Director as I embark on my journey in counseling. I learned that Stephanie specialized in traumatology
Counseling is a respected career among many others. There are different types of counseling specialities such as family, couple, addiction or adolescent counseling, to name a few. Counselors can work in outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, private practice, community health centers, schools and hospitals. The first step to becoming a counselor is to earn an undergraduate degree in counseling, sociology, social worker or psychology. However, this career is not meant for everyone
in the plight because the fear of being alone in the world is a worse alternative (Griffin, 2015). Individuals in such situations do not depart until an outside alternative promises them a better life (Griffin, 2015). The problem I am addressing in my paper is the unawareness of domestic abuse and the prevalence of intimate partner violence. Many people may not comprehend the existence of domestic abuse because it is seldom spoken of but the problem exists in many forms nonetheless. The following