Mental Health Counseling Case Study

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Dr. Janice Hillard, PhD, LMHC “Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people” Collosians 3:23
Dr. Hillard is a female, African American, Christian, and Counselor Educator that has persisted through the rigor of doctoral studies, and is teaching Human Services – Mental Health Counseling program serving “nontraditional” learners. There are common themes surrounding success strategies, trends in the field, obstacles to avoid in academic and professional development, and general feedback that would regarding my current plans, that are supported by various peer reviewed journal articles. This discussion post is a summary of a very comprehensive dialogue regarding identity.
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One key role of a higher degree counselor would be to support the self- efficacy of the students they serve. It is the belief in one’s abilities to plan and carry out courses of action required to produce desired results and the expectation of effectiveness, that are determining factors on motivation and effort extent and maintenance (Bandura, 1997). Having a clear plan, consistently evaluating the support networks through the academic and professional journey, and valuation of competence and confidence are key factors of success as a counselor educator and doctoral student.

Byrd, D. R., & McKinney, K. J. (2012). Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional Level Factors Associated With the Mental Health of College Students. Journal Of American College Health, 60(3), 185-193. doi:10.1080/07448481.2011.584334
Bishop, J., (2010), 'The Counselling Centre: An Undervalued Resource in Recruitment, Retention and Risk Management', Joumal of College Student Psychotherapy, 24(4), pp.248-260. Doi: 10.1080/87568225.2010.509219

Cokley, K., Garcia, D., Hall-clark, B., Tran, K., & Rangel, A. (2012). The moderating role of ethnicity in the relation between religiousness and mental health among ethnically diverse college students. Journal of Religion and Health, 51(3), 890-907.

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