Philosophy of Counseling
Describe your professional identity Orientation and motivation for helping.
Limiting my therapeutic tools to only one orientation would not benefit my clients. I believe that …show more content…
As I begin my journey, I would like to work either under someone or with an agency where I can get more experience in the field. Private practice is not for me at this time. I would like to work either with a crisis program or with a domestic violence shelter where I can work with the victims.
Briefly describe the historical foundations of mental health counseling Mental Health Counseling is actually one of the newest human service provider professions (Pistole, 2001). It is based upon the knowledge of the behavioral sciences, and professionals are trained to focus on development, and individual strengths. Mental health counselors look at a client’s circumstances, social connection, and soundness in body, mind and spirit. They take a more holistic view of clients than the medical model. Name a few significant milestones in the