Many people attend counseling for a variety of reasons. What would happen if all of those people went to the same counseling session regardless of their problem? Would it seem likely that their problems would be addressed and resolved? Most likely the answer is no. Specialty groups allow counseling to focus on a “specific population and or problem to tailor the counseling sessions to what a specific group needs. Specialty Group A specialty group addresses the problems of a specific…
depression and anxiety. . My professional areas of interests will include working with those who struggle with anxiety and depressive issues especially in regards to relationships and major life transitions, death and dying, grief, self-worth, and career guidance. I believe thoughts impact feelings and behaviors. Together we will identify your values and automatic thoughts and address how they may be interfering in your daily life. Addressing thoughts can allow for positive changes in behavior;…
Personal Statement My challenges as an undergrad was the catalyst that lead me to decide that my future career endeavors involve helping college students succeed. All students need and deserve a solid educational foundation. Higher educational counselors are the dependable support system students have in community colleges and universities. Financial Aid advisors, Academic Advisors, and Career Development Counselors and more are important in universities and community colleges. Students should…
Imagine helping people overcome fears, addictions, and giving someone of any age a happier life. Mental Health Counselors work with individuals with psychiatric difficulties. This is a very rewarding career because a person can witness a person mentally grow. Mental Health Counselors are important to the community because helping relieve stress can avoid unnecessary pain and suffering to an individual. Counselors days can be very stressful when in a working environment but once they leave…
What is a Counseling Psychologist? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), a counseling psychologist is a mental health professional who helps their clients identify, understand and address social, work, emotional and personal problems. Counseling psychologists generally have a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology and state licensure to professionally counsel people. Counseling psychologists work settings and responsibilities may vastly vary based on their…
EDU 701 Counseling Theory and Practice Assignment 1 Essay Name: Gulshan Kumar ID: 2012009572 Lecturer: Dr Sarita Deshpande Guidance and Counseling are referred to as two contradicting factors that enable an individual to solve his problems and achieve psychological, social, educational and professional compatibility; it involves interactive relationship that takes place between the Counselor and its client. Olayinka (1972) defined it to be “a process whereby a person is helped in a…
country and in East Africa. These group of pioneers will be able to educate me in the field of counseling and we prepare me for that field of work. I want to be a counselor, people in this field give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. People in this field helps children to adults, there is all types of counseling. There is all types of counseling like abuse and crisis counseling which is the field I want to go into. Abuse and crisis counselors help people that have been…
counselor, it will be my responsibility to support students who perform poorly and find interventions that will sustain them and that will assist the student and encourage him or her to be successful. Dr. Dixon’s Developmental Counseling class, Counseling I and II and group Counseling has given me the tools to help my students and resources to find out more when I need it. I will use the learned theories to advocate for equitable programs for all students. I will collaborate with teachers…
that I have interview is a Vietnamese Family Therapist that my family has been going to for the past five years. She mostly helps my mother cope with depression and anxiety. Her name Lien Kim Ngueyen, she specialized in child, adolescent and family counseling. 1. What do you feel the role of a counselor should be? In order to become a counselor, you need to be able to facilitate a client to solve their own problems, but also show genuine concern and compassion towards their dilemmas. When…
First an individual must earn a Bachelor’s Degree. Few bachelor’s programs offer a degree specifically in counseling, so an undergraduate degree in psychology, human services, or another related field is a good start. Next one needs to obtain a Graduate Degree. Students may be able to get an entry-level counseling job with a bachelor’s degree, but licensed professional counselors (LPCs) customarily must hold at least a master’s. In several cases, a doctoral…