Peer Counseling I’ve always helped people. I've always put before be. People have always came to me with their problems ever since 7th grade. I had people at least 2-3 times a week coming to me confiding in me, some even questioning their life. I even had people venting to me that I had never met before because I supposedly looked like nice, approachable person. My life has been filled with helping people for many years, there became a point where it became too much for me, and I desperately needed to start focusing on myself. I took a break from helping people, focusing on myself and learning to help myself. The time came, in Junior year, where I was ready to devote my time to people again because I had taught myself so much. I decided to apply for Peer Counseling. I had seen the Peer Counseling flyers in the halls and the bathroom stalls, i contemplated whether I should join or not. I finally got the courage, and I filled out the application and made sure to return it ASAP.
I look around and I notice how many students need help, but don't seek it. I wanted to become a peer counseling because I …show more content…
We've learned about restorative justice, listening stills, judgments, feelings, the 4 agreements, gratitude, communication, grief, the difference between walking wounded (being hurt by a tragic event, and letting the pain affect you) and a wounded healer (a person who has dealt with a traumatic experience but is optimistic about it, and uses there experience to provide awareness). I'm thankful for everything I’ve learned, my closest friends tell me that they see a noticeable difference in how I have been trying to improve myself, and that my care for society has increased. I’ve became at peace with myself, and now I want to connect with my inner self spiritually. I have developed the skills to help others but also being able to know when i need to focus on
I look around and I notice how many students need help, but don't seek it. I wanted to become a peer counseling because I …show more content…
We've learned about restorative justice, listening stills, judgments, feelings, the 4 agreements, gratitude, communication, grief, the difference between walking wounded (being hurt by a tragic event, and letting the pain affect you) and a wounded healer (a person who has dealt with a traumatic experience but is optimistic about it, and uses there experience to provide awareness). I'm thankful for everything I’ve learned, my closest friends tell me that they see a noticeable difference in how I have been trying to improve myself, and that my care for society has increased. I’ve became at peace with myself, and now I want to connect with my inner self spiritually. I have developed the skills to help others but also being able to know when i need to focus on