Mental health professionals

Professional identity has been defined as “the possession of a core set of values, beliefs and assumptions about the unique characteristics of one’s selected profession that differentiates it from other professions” (Weinrach, Thomas, & Chan, 2001, p. 168). Professional identity is not acquired at once it is a process of one understanding the profession as it relates to trainings, a heritage of theories and an understanding techniques. Professional identity is the results of a developmental process

Statement for La’Shaydra Reeves, M.S. Psychology/Clinical: Personal, Academic, and Professional Goals/Personal Qualities I am applying to the Walden M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. I plan to practice as a licensed professional in counseling and Higher Education. I have always wanted to be a Clinical Mental Health Psychologist, working with individuals to help improve their mental and emotional health is something that I am committed to. Starting this program now is the best time because

take more courses in psychology than any other medical group this case study was done in Canada and states that 20% of all Canadians will have a mental health problem and if have another illness 85% will have mental illness as well. Having said that mental illness is on the rise in many other states as well. That is why we need are medical professionals to be further educated in psychology. According to the case study done in this article nurses social workers and medical doctors do not need as much

Upon returning there were hundreds of soldiers who requested to seek mental health treatment for a variety of reasons, including loss of a loved one, night terrors, and suicidal thoughts. Although every soldier that requested mental health treatment was able to meet with a mental health professional, such as a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), and a licensed professional counselor (LPC), there were still dozens of soldiers that weren’t

Professional Preparation and Credentials: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling Nataly Gomez Walden University Abstract Professional counselors with the expertise in marriage, couple, and family counseling have certain standards to go by in order to become a licensure counselor. The CACREP is both a process and a status, it is a guide with specific standards to help with the preparation of becoming a licensure counselor. In order to become a counselor, there are certain levels

behavioral health service agency, but also an accredited utilization management company as well. The purpose of this organization is to manage and provide clinical mental health services to clients throughout the state of Nevada. HBI’s goal is to provide direct clinical services in the two major metropolitan areas in the state, Las Vegas, and Reno. However, the utilization management portion of the agency provides services throughout the state in its direct management of the psychiatric health services

Licensure Checklist and Comparison To become a Licensed Professional Counselor, an individual must meet numerous requirements set forth by the State in which he or she will be practicing. Each State is responsible for determining and enacting the requirements established for licensure. Therefore, the requirements may differ from state to state. In this paper, I will compare and contrast the requirements for the states of Missouri and Texas according to the information obtained from the National Board

my professional services and business policies. Please read it carefully and note any questions you might have so we can discuss them during intake. Once you sign this consent form, it will establish a therapeutic relationship between us. Credentials and Education I am striving to be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors in the state of Georgia. In the state of Georgia, counseling services may only be provided by mental health professionals

strategies to effectively engage with today’s teenagers.” One of the strategies offered by professionals and teens includes, helping teens recognize their strengths. When teens focus on strengths, they can cope more easily with stress and make healthier choices (Reaching Teens, 2014). Stress is connected to the mind, and since the mind controls the body, stress affects different parts of it, which then affect the health of a person. According to the American Psychological Association (2017, [online])

I was 15 when I started seeing a counselor. My grandma had just died and my parents thought I was having a hard time dealing with it. I was. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and saw my therapist until I was about 17. At that point my therapist discharged me, telling us that I was "mentally stable." I never thought I was actually unstable; never suicidal, homicidal or violent. Just depressed. When I turned 18, I was diagnosed with cancer. About the time we shaved my head I realized that I was