Positive Therapy Personal Statement

As the standards of the counseling profession are continuously being shaped, I desire to play a role in the educating

With a master 's level education in social work, I see myself envisioning clients’ health and well-being. As a student, I will study and practice techniques, beyond a generalist perspective, that will allow me to give clients hope and the ability to see something greater than what they are facing. Upon completion of a Master of Social Work direct practice degree and certificates in gerontology and mental health programs, I intend to become a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will competently incorporate specialized skills in different professional settings while developing my knowledge of a wide range of social issues and professional standards. With commitment, I wish to develop skills that will enable me to create or find hidden resources and services for my future clients, create platforms through counselling for victims of trauma.

Relapse Prevention Plan The most valuable ideas I’ve learned in therapy are: a. In therapy Jane learned that Recovery isn’t going to happen all at once. With that she understands that there will ups and down in her recovery but she know that as long as she stays strong she can stay on the path of recovery

• The work experience I will gain as part of a supportive team, dedicated to providing evidence-based applied services within a multi-disciplinary therapeutic framework, will also provide me with invaluable continuing professional development opportunities;

I have extensive knowledge of the theories and techniques of counselling, and I am someone who can talk to people about their problems and feelings in a confidential and healthy environment. I am committed to providing my clients and their families with compassionate care, and to giving them a comprehensive, recovery oriented support service.

Case Conceptualization Chosen Therapy-Strengths and Weaknesses- When choosing the therapy modality for this family, symbolic-experiential therapy seemed to fit. I compare this family’s situation to Carl Whitaker’s reference his work as, “therapy of the absurd.” People who engage in any type of prejudices, biases or any discriminatory acts are not properly informed

2. In Solution Focused Therapy, there are three types of therapist-client relationships which can exist during session, explain these relationships.

I recently completed my Master in Educational Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and currently, I am eager to continue my career as a psychologist in the UK.

Professional experience in my career so far as well as personal experience receiving therapeutic counseling have given me a broad-based set of beliefs about what motivates individuals. I have determined that each individual comes with a unique context and narrative and that my role is to facilitate a client’s self-determination and decision-making by developing a positive relationship that allows the client freedom to take risks or make informed choices. Also I believe that the counselor creates the trusting relationship where poor choices and failed attempts to meet goals can be explored and utilized by the client to move forward with lessons learned.

Session One: “Tell me, Daniel, what would you say is your favorite place in the world?”

If I had been asked this journal entry question year ago, I would have responded that I would be hesitate, nervous, and bothered. However, I have had two courses in which a video of me demonstrating my counseling skills, on the assessment level of a client-therapist session and in the client-therapist form. I interviewed a client with a domestic violence issues. I was beyond nervous, although I had my instructions, and understood what was the what was xpectpec of me was clear, I was still hesitant and unsure. After the completing of both assignments I found a confidence I did not know existed.

Therapist met with caregiver in the office. Therapist listened carefully to caregiver as caregiver discussed client’s behaviors, mood, coping skills, and symptoms. Therapist validated caregiver’s feelings and praised her for her motivation to work closely with client to make what is better for her in the future. Therapist psychoeducated the

Practice of Therapy The actual practicing of therapy is a scary step for beginning therapists, although the education has been received and after practicum there will some experience in practicing with clients, doing therapy on your own seems intimidating. However, I am sure like most other experiences in life, the more you do something, the better you get at it and the more comfortable you feel in knowing what you are doing as well as doing it the proper way. With therapy, an individual can learn all about theories, models and assessments but the rapport and confidence from clients can only come after practicing therapy.

Preparations needed for this career is to counsel clients or group sessions to assist them dealing with their substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress. Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or deal with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical conditions of clients. Working with other counselors, physicians,

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive”. (Dalai Lama). In a world of every growing human needs, it is comforting to know that there are professionals trained and available to assist and provide the knowledge we need for society’s well-being. The field of helping professions has a vast variety of applications such as; social work, counseling, human services, psychology, and many others. Although each profession is designed to provide needed services to the different needs of mankind, each profession has similarities as well as variances.