School counselor

opportunity for individuals to discover support in a safe, nurturing environment. This journey is an on-going as the knowledge to gain is always changing. I address the numerous reasons I am seeking this counseling degree, characteristics of a counselor, application of characteristics in the field, transferable skills, and overall goals in the career. Reasons for Seeking a Counseling Degree I have four main reasons why I am seeking a counseling degree: helping others help themselves,…

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 have the opportunity to speak to counselors, regardless of their academic standing and background. As an advocate for education, I want to…

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…

dealing with parents who have different opinions about their child’s health care. This paper will investigate a controversial case study not only from the perspective of a speech therapist, but also from the perspective of a licensed professional counselor (LPC). This case study presents with a team of professionals treating a 17-year old client together with her parents. The client’s has a traumatic…

learning about the possibilities open to me - that culminated in choosing a firm goal: becoming a psychological counselor. Since making that decision, I have worked to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to build a solid foundation for graduate-level training, and now seek a Master 's degree in counseling psychology in preparation for becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. While working toward my first bachelor 's, I had a lot of trouble deciding on a major because…

with counseling and mindfulness meditation helped me realize my passion and interest in being a counselor was attainable. Mental and emotional health can have interpersonal, and social impacts; I want to provide evidenced-based mental, emotional and behavioral health interventions within the context of families, communities and larger systems, to children and adolescents. My goal as a licensed counselor will be to develop a collaborative relationship where each client feels empowered to act as…

State Credentialing Board Professional counseling practice is a field that is governed by various regulations and credentialing standards that govern the practices of these professionals. In order to improve the effectiveness of their practice, counselors need to be aware of issues and opinions associated with the regulation of their professional practice. The process of becoming aware of opinions and issues relating to counseling practice involves seeking regulation, which entails asking…

In order to ensure that I achieve the career advancement I am striving for requires the program be CACREP accredited. One of my plans for my future is to teach at the post-secondary level. Many schools require a doctorate degree in order to teach. My plan is to continue working as a school counselor, and take on the role of adjunct professor as well. My life affords me the time to pursue my degree, but not in the traditional sense. I am prepared to put in 10 to 15 hours a week towards my…

there was no EAP, the police department and the city began to recognize that those experiencing difficulties may need immediate access to mental health professionals. All co-pays associated with seeking counseling are covered by the city, and a counselor is contracted and kept on retainer for such instances. After looking at the results of the Wellness Assessment, I contacted my supervisor on October 12, 2016 at 9:55am and discussed the results and implications thereof. At approximately…

Bachelor, A., Laverdière(2007) in their introduction they have stated that clients and counselors collaborations to be successful first the outcome goal has to be determined. In regards to collaborative services between therapists there has to be fundamental components of the therapeutic alliance, that will indicate the outcome (eHorvath & Bedi, 2002; Martin, Garske, & Davis, 2000). As a mental health counselor, reviewing the scenario where the mother and her three children receiving…