Old Therapist: A Self Analysis

It's a fundamental belief of mine that each one of us is brought upon this world with a major definite purpose in life. Everyone has a unique destiny for contributing to this world using their unique blend of talents and passions. I have no doubt that most people today work hard and stay busy with daily activities. The problem I've noticed is that many people live their lives without any sense of meaningful purpose that gives their lives passion and significance. They get caught up in the daily mechanical routines of life and they become creatures of habit rather than purpose-driven beings. Finding and shaping your major definite purpose is perhaps the most important thing that you will ever do in your life because your purpose is the driving force that spawns all the achievements that you will ever accomplish and it provides that unlimited source of motivation that drives you to achieve all the goals that you set for yourself and enables you to live life to the fullest.

Stanford University researcher William Damon defines purpose as, “a stable amd generalized intention to accomplish something that is at once meaningful to the self and consequential to the world beyond the self.” Purpose is a thing that most people strive to look for most of their lives, however I am lucky to have found it so early in my mine. My purpose is to help others. While many little occurrences have led me to find this, such as becoming a cheerleading coach, one event made it clear. I found this purpose during my junior year of high school through a program called Natural Helpers. Through this program I was able to realize many things, but most importantly being my purpose in life.

In Christianity, the purpose of this life is to better your relationship with God and to know Him better. This is also proven in Job 22:21 that if you align yourself with God and are in harmony with that relationship that you will receive good things in this world.

Like many teenagers, I struggled to find my own identity separate from my parents and other adult influencers. I had begun therapy when I was about 15 and a half, in the second semester of tenth grade to help with that transition. During the first month of Junior year, I was sexually assaulted. In the year following the trauma, my therapist was able to help me process it. It helped that we already had an established relationship, but even still it was a long process. Being able to work through that experience solidified the belief I had in counseling as a worthwhile and efficacious field. Additionally, it gave me the confidence that someone can work through something awful and come out the other side, not unscathed but stronger and healthier

To overcome fear, we touch the fear with love, we give ourselves permission to start a new journey and acknowledge our new identity is being birthed through love and forgiveness.

Heroes are everywhere, wether or not we take the time to notice them. They're among us everyday. Firefighters, for example, risk their lives to save others and ensure our safety. Therapists help people with their emotional struggles, when they are incapable of dealing with them on their own. Police officers put their lives on the line to enforce the law and protect the innocent. These are just a few examples of professions that demonstrate great heroism. These individuals are selfless, diligent, and dedicated.My Aunt Debby embodies these characteristics and shows compassion towards everyone she encounters, especially when it comes to family. She is always so supportive with everything we do. When I went to California to visit her with my cousin,

To answer the question, “what makes me particularly good for this position?” I would need to discuss my approach to mental health. As a therapist, I strongly believe in the need to overcome the stigma associated with mental illness or behavioral health. In my private practice, many clients have disclosed their hesitation in seeking treatment due to fear of judgment, alienation, or even professional and personal repercussions that may involve loss of employment, status, credibility, etc. As a result, overcoming the initial hurdle of seeking help may sometimes seem insurmountable to a person in need.

I think our purpose for existing is to leave the world a better place by the time we die. I believe that everyone has the ability to contribute something to the greater good of the universe. It may not be the cure for cancer or creating world peace, but there is always something to be done to help the world. It could be as simple as affecting the life of a single person in a positive

As a therapist, day to day clients will rely on you for guidance. To do your job effectively, balancing the needs of the job, your needs, your all encompassing self and the self of the job is critical. While working as an intern, supervisors may assist you with certain deficiencies while other traits individuals should learn on their own. Without meeting needs or an unbalanced self, you can effect the outcome of the client as well as your well being.

A therapy program targeted to adults 21 years and older, the Sensory Program focuses on sensory integration, rehabilitation, and quality of life (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016). Sensory integration is the process of absorbing sensory information followed by organizing and assigning meaning to said information, and thus, making it worthwhile (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016). To respond appropriately and effectively to given sensory input and/or a situation, one experience appropriate sensory integration (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016). The cliental of Aptus impairments in the way they integrate, process, and organize sensory information, resulting in feelings of confusion, stress and anxiety, frustration and fear (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016). Thus, the goal of the sensory program is to reduce feels of anxiety, develop coping strategies, and offer opportunities in which to learn self-regulation and self-expression (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016). As such clients participate in activities such as a period within the “Snoezelen Room,” “relaxation time” and “music” (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016). The “Snoezelen Room” is an artificially designed space that offers a relaxing environment through soothing lighting, music, gentle vibrations, and tactile sensations (Aptus Treatment Centre, 2016).

I believe that my purpose in my life is to help other people and change the way people think, so that more people can be nicer. The way that this can be accomplished is by simply volunteering to help other people that are not as fortunate. I volunteer a lot during the summer because it is when I’m free. I really like to go on the weekends and volunteer at a church kitchen to help needy people that don’t have food.

A lot of people walk this earth questioning why they are even still here today, why they were put on this earth and if there is even a purpose to keep walking on it. Everyone was put on this earth for a reason, whether it be going over the top and curing cancer or simply just creating a family. Creating a family put our next generation on this earth; it keeps our human race going and gives our future hope. You don’t have to be put on this world to make a great change, but simply walking on this planet and doing everything you’re supposed to do is

The complicated question makes me think, "dig into myself.” The basis of my life view is the conviction that the person himself creates his life, his destiny. There are many of examples of people who "made themselves" despite the most unfavorable circumstances. You might ask yourself, “Where is she going? How is she making herself?” To be honest, I don’t have an answer. I have not yet found my own purpose. I have not yet defined myself. As I look back at the days when I just arrived in America, I enter middle school filled with unfamiliar faces, not understanding what everyone around me were discussing. At that time, my life was like a cityscape full of busy colors and vibrant portraits. This new spectrum was totally different from Kyrgyzstan. This overload may have been what stopped me from continuing down the path of self-discovery. The “old” me was slowly fading away, while the “new” me took over my whole body. But I certainly set a goal… well not really a goal, maybe just a dream that I had to follow in order to achieve

By incorporating CBT techniques, it would be important for the therapist to encourage the client to conceptualize what is causing his distress as well as identifying and challenging any irrational and negative beliefs. The therapist and the client work together to establish what goals the client would like to achieve in therapy in order change his mental state, rather than focusing on his depression in a negative manner. The ABC framework would be very helpful in conceptualizing the client’s problem by identifying the activating agent (A), the beliefs (B), and the consequences (C) that all lead to his depression. Throughout the therapeutic process, it will be important to consistently re-visit goal setting and to continue encouraging the

This essay is a reflection of what I have learned to date with reference to sociology. Through the eyes of a therapist I will explore and demonstrate inequalities and social issues, and how they contribute to mental illness and psychological distress within the travelling community. I will consider the consequences of social issues on my own therapeutic work of working with a person from the travelling community.