Licensed Professional Counselor

According to the National Association of Social Workers, it is expected that social workers will adhere to the standards and principles of the NASW ethical code whenever they are in a social worker role. In my future role as a professional counselor and volunteer counselor, I plan to work mainly with children and adolescents. For this reason, I must adhere to the model code set forth by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group. According to the Model Code of Pastoral Conduct (2004), as a…

transference/countertransference, court-referred clients, informed consent, boundary violations, poor self-care, limits of confidentiality, and any mandated reporting required (e.g. Child or Adult Protective Services). Are there any counselor limitations due to state code and legislation? Are professional counselors legally able to diagnose in your state? Explain at least one challenge you might encounter related to third-party billing and payments for counseling services. Please describe how…

them in not feeling so helpless about themselves. I enjoy helping others find their own inner source of strength and this is what I became passionate about. After psychoanalyzing myself and contemplating, I realized my true desire was to become a counselor. I realized I had been counseling people all along and it was not that being a nurse was all wrong for me; I enjoyed nurturing and taking care of others but not necessarily physically. I wanted functional people to be able to take care of…

Single female Christian, slightly obese, age 22, with poor self-image. In this case, it does not matter if she was slightly obese, it still called obesity. The obesity is usually defined as a condition in which a person’s weight is more above normal weight. Obesity is the most common medical problems. It affects every person regardless of age categories. Obesity had several risk factor can leading someone to death but still obese can be preventable. We need to be successful in its treatment…

For the assignment, I was intrigued Ethical Dilemma 3 and selected this scenario for my research. The scenario is about a licensed professional counselor named Dan who works in a church based practice. Dan doesn’t feel like it’s necessary to keep records of the counseling session that he conducted with his clients since the practice that he works for is church based. Dan believes that because he’s working with clients who are high functioning and records wouldn’t serve a purpose. Dan feels that…

CACREP must be met to become a licensed counselor in Arkansas. I was introduced to CCU by my sister, who is currently in their graduate program for Special Education, and I plan to attend this college after obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree at CBC. Colorado Christian University’s MAC program requires 60 hours for completion, and the entire curriculum incorporates Christian precepts with counseling principles. It has also instituted the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive…

this process is that no matter why someone comes in for counseling, it is that you cannot judge them. The office serves as a positive outlet for clients and they need to know that they can trust the counselor and they will not be judged. If there is judgement from the counselor (or any other professional in mental health), the client will take note of that and will not want to proceed with any form of treatment or intervention, and they could even become more isolated and fearful, which in turn…

mental health records, the counselor or therapist should assist them in order to avoid misunderstanding of the interpretation of the records. Section #3: Limits to confidentiality. What are the limits to confidentiality in your state? Persons Required to Report Child Abuse Statute, C.R.S. § 19-3-304(1). Civil Liability – Mental Health Providers – No Duty, Statute, C.R.S. §…

• If a counselor has a reason to suspect any child or elderly abuse in which they have to report to appropriate agencies. • If you are refereed by the court or are involved with any litigation. • If you are under the age of fourteen your legal guardians must sign your consent to release for counseling. The legal guardian can also request for information in the counseling session to be shared. However you must remember that the professional relationship that is built upon…

Credential & Experience: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern in the Dallas area. I graduated with my A.S. in Criminal Science, a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa (2014), and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Amberton University, Garland, TX (2016). Within clinical training and work experience, I have provided counseling services for adolescents, adult and group therapies in a psychiatric hospital. Professional Disclosure, client Consent &…