My Objective is to utilize skills learned at Kings College and Norfolk State University, which will allow me to produce great customer service skills and apply critical thinking to provide great services to others.
Personal Philosophy of Counseling
In general I view myself as behaviorally and cognitively orientated however through the years within my professional experience I found myself being somehow an eclectic counselor. As I grow professionally and expand my knowledge, I find myself incorporating in my counseling style, various other techniques from other models of psychotherapy. I have administered many techniques from varying theories, thus, I believe it would be inaccurate for me at this point, to identify my style of counseling …show more content…
Process can be observed as the communication between the supervisor and the supervisee. It can be viewed as what the supervisor observed in the session the supervisee conducted. Conceptualization describes the supervisee’s ability to apply theory to the counseling session. It also describes the understanding of what the supervisee identified, or chosen interventions used to better assist the client within the …show more content…
This can cause counter-transference between you and the client and inappropriate boundary setting.
Internal Thinking
Certain things may be beneficial to discuss with your client because you want them to feel comfortable and feel as though they are not being judged, however there is a boundary setting that needs to be discussed at the beginning of treatment. The National Association of Social Workers (2008) cautions you to be aware of your clients’ as well as your own personal values, cultural and religious beliefs, and practices. Acting responsibly implies recognizing any conflicts between personal and professional values and dealing with them effectively (Corey, Corey & Callanan, 2011).
The outcome
Although I was taken aback by the question, I could keep in mind the importance of appropriate interactions and not disclosing to much personal information. I could redirect the focus to being “that we are all human and we have different life experiences that shape and mold our views and values.” At that point, I realized that I could think on my feet, engage the client and still be appropriately ethical about disclosing personal information. My belief system allows me to treat everyone with respect, while remaining professional and non-judgmental. I could answer the client’s question indirectly by justifying that