My day to day experience as a teacher's assistant has given me a sense of duty. The sense of duty that I have is for all assistants to have a love for their environment, the workplace. The workplace is the school system where I work. I have made it my goal to engage myself in children's counselor and the family. Within this field, I will be able to counsel children as well as adults. I feel as I continue to work towards my degree I will accomplish that goal. The University of Liberty and its instructors will put me on the path that I need to fulfill this accomplishment. Children's Counselor Since mankind is created in the image of God, as a school's guidance counselor, I can not abuse my authority.”But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea(kjv).” When you are created in the image of god, you are able to speak to others in a professional manner. When children are spoken to respectfully, they will return the respect. During the session, you can get to the depth of their situations. The child is able to explain what's going on with them. By them explaining themselves, I'll be able to gather information about them. When speaking with clients, we have to be sensitive to their feelings. The client have to be given time to express and interact on whats going on. If the client feel they are the center of attention, they are more likely to give information thats needed. They require our undivided attention. After listening attentative, give them some instructions to follow. When the session is over, let them know what is required at next session. The Family Since mankind is created in the image of God, as a family therapist, I will not judge. “Judge not lest you be judged(kjv).” When it comes to dealing with families,