Personal Reflection Papers

A bit surreal today as I sit down and write my first paper in almost 20 years. I’ve spent the last 10 years trying to be very concise in my communication, to the point and easy to skim the important facts to ensure what I need to get across will be read. The fact that I am having some emotional response to the stress related to routinely writing papers that ‘feel long’ is just a great example of some of what I learned from my MBTI/Firo B results.

In this paper I plan to briefly review what happened during the counseling demonstration. Next, I will discuss two basic counseling skills that I believe I used well, and one that I struggled with. Finally, I will discuss the next steps I will take in order to improve my counseling skills.

The clocks at LIH appeared to be online and communicating to the WDM. I began my check to start data collection that is when I realized the clocks are not operating normally. I tried to reboot, initialize, and test both clocks though it appeared the clocks were in the process of successfully completing the task, it failed. Within the last two hours, I managed to get both clocks to complete a data collection successfully. I contacted Kari, LIH Coordination Center and request to have a TSO swipe their badge on both clocks located at the Checkpoint and Break Room, respectively.

“The only limitations you ever have in life are the ones you put in your mind.” This quote by Napoleon Hill changed the way I have faced various obstacles and is one that I carry in my thoughts. It serves as a vivid reminder not give up at first glance or allow others negativity and limitations to steer my path. Instead, I learned to keep moving forward to surpass even my expectations and achieve what people believe to be impossible. Looking back at all my experiences, the goals I have accomplished and the lessons I have learned otherwise, I realize that many were thought to have been out of reach. Furthermore, I've been put down by others saying it would require more effort than I could provide, discouraging me from even attempting. However, when put through adversity and challenging situations, I was able to commit to a life-changing decision that has altered my life into something I never thought possible.

For two weeks, I monitored my unhealthy habit of the over-consumption of sugar every day. Previous to making changes in my behavior, I consumed a sugary treat on average once daily. Upon taking on the challenge to change my behavior, I had to make a few adjustments to my daily routines which influenced my behavior. My first small goal was to eat only one sweet treat per week for a month. I did not meet this goal; however, my behavior has improved and I have eaten less sweets than normal.

So far in this semester I have learned so much about myself that it really puts me in a perspective that I can’t really believe I have somewhat found myself. I have yet to fully realize my potential, but I have notice the things I really want to pursue and become. Before coming into college I had no clue what I truly wanted to do with my life or what I was capable of doing, that was until I came to college. I came to SUNY Oswego so worried and so ashamed of not having a major and it really freaked me out because I felt so unprepared. I was told that it’s okay to not have a major and it’s even better cause when you don’t have a major you can explore so much more and it has been so much fun finding myself and really seeing how I am. During

Finding the right words to describe my adolescent life is nothing short of impossible. When looking at myself, I did not know who I truly was and lacked direction in life. In essence, my teenage years were tough. When I was growing up, as most girls do, I struggled with self-esteem, particularly in regards to my physical image. Turning to food was always comforting, which in turn led me to become an overweight teenager with no self-esteem or drive. During my sophomore year of high school there was a turning point; I reflected on myself physically and emotionally and realized I needed to change my outlook in order to go towards what I wanted. I knew with my family history, that the odds were stacked against me. A few of my family members

"Rasberry.Session1.Journal." In reflection on what has inspired me to attend college and obtain my degree, I have to begin by stating that I am a 47 year old single mom of 5 children. Two who are grown and 3 still in my care. In raising my four older children, their father and I decided that I would be a stay at home mom and homeschool our children. I had gotten married at age 22 with never having attended a college and had tested and received my GED at age 17 after quitting school at age 16. I raised my children and after 18 years of marriage, my husband and I divorced and I met a man on a dating site and began a relationship. After the divorce, I attempted to find a job and was unsuccessful. I had no

This semester I have been introduced to new concepts that, paper after paper, have helped me succeed in my classes. Professor Ulrich has done an adequate job of instructing me in this semester’s composition one class. Each one of my papers provides proof of my academic development as I acquired and applied new concepts. Additionally, across the span of my first daily writing to the last, although I admit to having ups and downs, there is evidence that I have retained what I have learned. Now, I have rhetorical knowledge, critical reading writing & thinking knowledge, a composing process, knowledge of conventions, and proper use of writing technologies; furthermore, each has cultivated me into a better student this fall semester.

“Teamwork makes the DREAM work” is the motto that Raquel Tellez, Service Chief II for the Community Counseling and Supportive Services a Prevention and Early Invention program within Behavioral Health Services (BHS), lives out every day with her team at the clinic and with her approach to client care.

To be strong is to strive to be the most formidable person you can be without hesitation. It also means to know you’re not actually strong, that it’s okay to rely on people. All of my experiences in my short sixteen years of life taught me this. When asked who made me the person I am, I cannot simply tell you one person helped me to turn out this way. Every person I have ever met, every experience I’ve had with them has contributed. However, I can tell you who I relied on when I knew I wasn’t as tough as I’d like to be. I can tell you of my beloved mother who taught me some of the most important things in my life and is still encouraging and influencing me.

Communication disorders are non-discriminatory. They can affect any person or family at any time. I first became connected to Speech-Language Pathology when my cousin, who experienced a bilateral stroke at birth, was told she would never function on her own. With the help of her clinician’s continuous support, she has made remarkable strides. Many years later after my grandfather suffered heart failure and a tracheostomy, I observed how his SLP showed compassion and care in his rehabilitation and health. Seeing the positive impact these professionals had on my family, coupled with my drive to have my career revolve around helping others, fueled my desire to follow this path.

I am now approaching the conclusion of my college career and starting to adjust to work life. This is a period of self-reflection and an attempt to put everything I learned into perspective. During this period of my life, I have been constantly thinking and contemplating my future. I feel very anxious yet nervous during this time while I am adjusting to this new stage of my life. When I was in High school my life was very structured, because I could be very dependent on peoples help and I obviously still lived with my family. When I went to college, I had to break away from that feeling of dependency and start the adjusting to adulthood. In college there was more responsibility and I started to become more independent. This was a crucial step in my life but choosing a career is going to be an even bigger step. It is a bigger step because; I have to start structuring my career goals and family goal for the future. At this moment all I can think about is my career, and how I can I keep improving myself for work life.

Reading, PA was named the poorest city in the United States with a population of sixty-five thousand or more. The three families in the video are residents of Reading and each have their own individual challenges that they face everyday. They also have their own strengths that help them overcome these challenges as well as the community that provides each family with different resources that have a positive impact on their daily lives.

3 years ago, I was in grade 10. Back then, my life and personality were gravitating around 3 main things: books, academics, and competitions. I never really took the time to think about “ME”, what only mattered at that time was academic accomplishment and recognition. But today, I am constantly thriving to be a better version of myself through reflections, readings, meditation, and yoga. Now that I am a 19-year-old girl, I see myself as a silent thinker and dreamer. I perceive the world as a black and white movie where positive thoughts, diverse ideas, and authentic selves give it colors and sound. Although I am often times quiet and reserved, I remember having a conversation one day with my teacher and he said: “You have the soul of a grandmother” Well, I believe that to be true due to some of the challenging experiences life has put me through and that has made me a stronger and mature person. And that is why I have also learnt the importance of always being kind and to spread love around you. If I am not going to school, most of my days consist of reading, watching documentaries, working on business ideas, learning German and playing general knowledge games. I also like to put myself in environments where I get to interact with people from different backgrounds. That always enabled me to learn a lot about myself and others. Five years from now, if I get to be asked the same question again, I am convinced that half of my answer will change too. Not only will I say that I