...Running head: VALUE REFLECTION PAPER Values Reflection Paper Value Reflection Paper An important personal value that I hold in my life is my spirituality. Spirituality can have many different definitions, depending on who is asked. It can be something as simple as looking for a higher meaning to life, or something so complex that one can base their beliefs, religion and overall life around it. There are several different ways to express one's spirituality; rituals, songs, dances, stories, and writings are all common methods of expression. Finding spirituality in something can make someone feel enlightened and bring strong emotion and deep feeling. Several authors have based some of their writings on their spirituality. Some of these writings are as intricate as the Bible or as basic as an article in a local newspaper, but the meaning and passion behind them should never be doubted. In my personal value system and for the purpose of this Value Reflection paper, spirituality is forever tied to knowing God and doing God's will. We often hear the word "spirituality" used to signify that one has faith in a higher power. Spirituality as it is seen in Christianity is to believe in God. As a Christian, we believe that God loves us. We believe that Jesus died for us. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead with all power in his hand. Spirituality as it relates to Christianity says believe on a merciful God that loves and offers us redemption in spite of, and because of, our sins...
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...My Reflections on Counseling Counseling Reflection I have to say that before this experience, the longest counseling session I had with any client was only 10 minutes long, and even with that I would use the word success loosely . Therefore, after discovering that we would be having a 30 minute session with a new client, I became extremely anxious. A tornado of worries swept through my mind, “What if I say something wrong? What if the client says nothing? What if the strategy I go in with doesn’t work? And what can we talk about for 30 minutes?” But, as those worries sprang to life, I remembered some wise advice that helped alleviate my anxiety. Within the assigned readings for my psychology class, I have learned that in order to succeed you have to fail, and that I believe goes with everything in life. As blunt as that may sound, it is an accurate statement in regards to becoming a counselor. I will not instantly become a great counselor and I will inevitably fail and make many of mistakes during my training, but these mistakes will help pave my way towards becoming a successful counselor. Prior to beginning my 30 minute counseling session, I repeated this phrase over and over again while practicing some deep breathing to calm myself down. This mind set and relaxation process helped me appear calm and collected, even though on the inside I was a nervous mess. After a few moments of pulling myself together, I began the counseling...
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...Professor of Counselor Education at Franciscan University of Steubenville. She obtained her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University and has worked in the field as a counselor since 2000. Christin is a licensed professional clinical counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. Her clinical work spans a variety of issues and includes counseling with individuals, couples, and families. Currently, she offers pro-bono counseling services in Steubenville and Wintersville, Ohio through the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville. She is the editor of The Counselor’s Companion: What Every Beginning Counselor Needs to Know (co-written with Jocelyn Gregoire), as well as numerous articles. Christin also has conducted trainings abroad in the Seychelles Islands and in Mauritius, which have been aimed at providing consultation to emerging counseling programs. Jocelyn Gregoire, CSSp, EdD, LPC, NCC, ACS has been a Roman Catholic priest for 25 years and has been involved in the counseling field for many years. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to his doctorate in Education, he holds two other graduate degrees. Through his expertise as a professional counselor, Dr. Gregoire has helped thousands of people across the world in their journeys toward personal growth and healing. He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed...
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...Ethical Decision-Making Reflection Paper Jo-Ann Morgia Grand Canyon University: PCN-100 10/19/2014 In the world of alcohol and drug counseling there are important issues for the addiction counselor to understand which is ethics and boundaries. The counselors code of ethics is very imperative and understanding the possible situations that may come into play during a professional relationship. Some boundary example situations can be dual relationships, boundary crossings, and bartering. Even though these situations are common there is still a question to what is ethical. Some situations are very clear to understand but then there are some other situations that are not as clear to understand. I will explain how applying an evidence based decision making model will assist in preventing boundary crossing from progressing into boundary violations, reflect my understanding of a counselors code of ethics, and explain why following this model is so important to the success of the client’s treatment. Bartering is not unethical or prohibited for counselors but things may not quit work out the way it was planned. Bartering is services or goods given instead of a payment. An example of bartering is if the counselor is treating a client and the client is a hairstylist that is having money troubles then the hairstylist may make an offer to cut and style the counselors hair. At first this may seem like a good deal especially when the counselor is long overdue for a hairstyle...
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...Allen Covington HUM 201-001 Prof. C. Lincoln Self-Reflection Essay Introduction Self-reflection has been defined in a number of ways, but for the purpose of this thesis I will use it in a contemplative manner, toward the end of, relating how my experiences; ‘could affect my career as a Social Worker’. This self-reflection paper is personal. It shares the impact that HUM 201 has had on me, and my understanding of; what will be expected of me as a person and professional. As I understand the goals of the essay, it is to have someone consider and think about future uses of this knowledge being acquired. As part of my preparation for this paper, I looked back on the course from the beginning of the semester. I looked at my goals as a future educator in the field of ‘Human Services’, and thought about how this semester has changed my perspective (this coming from someone not unfamiliar with human services) on what it takes, to truly be effective as a leader in the field of social work as a result of this course. Through this self-reflection I’ve noticed the inter-play between my personal knowledge and what is being taught, the ‘role’ of ‘social worker’ first came to my attention at a very young, I lived in a family constantly in need of social services. The most striking realization I came away with is, the sway the psychological and sociological perspectives relate to each other (in very complex ways), more than you’d acknowledge without serious training to ferret out...
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...Asking For Help: A Self Reflection Assignment: from Personal to Professional Responses Professor Robyn Brown-Manning SW 717 Social Work Practice and Learning Lab Assignment 1 We live in a world or society where there are certain fundamental needs, which are important in facilitating our development. “These needs can be considered in two overall categories: the need for security, and the need to accommodate the drive toward growth,” (Brill, 2005, pg. 27) all of which can be fulfilled by education. As a citizen of the United States, in an egalitarian society where educational advancement is fostered, I was able to become closer towards achieving the American dream. Education was also seen by my immigrant family as an important factor in attaining greater opportunities and ultimately an improved lifestyle. The process of accomplishing the American dream is one which is not always easy and comes with many challenges. One important challenge was getting the resources I needed to further my academic goals, which was hampered by my parents’ inability to understand the educational system in the United States, and my parents’ limited financial assets. As a result, I knew I would have to depend on outside assistance. This proved to be a difficult task for me, because as a male I felt there was a negative stigma associated with asking for help from an outside source as this may display vulnerability. Nevertheless, with dedication and support from those...
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...SOLUTION-FOCUSED PASTORAL COUNSELING FINAL PROJECT By Marlinda M. House Rhodes Student ID #: 25149472 Presented to Dr. Max Grayson Mills In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Introduction to Pastoral Counseling PACO 500 Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Lynchburg, VA August 18, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………………………..3 PART 1: THE COUNSELING SETTING Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling Preference…………………………………....4 PART 2: THE COUNSELING STYLE Rational of Style and Assessments……………………………………………………….5 Overview Check and Balance………………………………………………………....6 PART 3: The Counseling Structure Strategy Phase 1 The Event…………………………………………………………………....7 Phase 2 Preferred Solutions………………………………………………………….….8 Phase 3 The Path to Change……………………………………………………….…9 Phase 4 Covenants for Success …………………………………………………………9 PART 4: Counseling Summation Supportive Approach ……………………………………………………………..10 ...
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...Final Project: Interview, Day in the Life of a Counselor, and Reflection The purpose of this paper is to introduce an interview with a Marriage Family Therapists, since in the state of California we do not have as yet Mental Health Counselor. The interview is about the viewpoint of the therapist regarding certain questions. The paper will be formatted in APA style Section I: Summary of Mental Health Counselor Interview Juliet Velarde Betita, MFT who is located in Santa Barbara California. Ms.Betita currently has a license (License 18740) that is updated in good standard in the field of Marriage and Family therapy. Ms. Betita has a private practice in Santa Barbara and she also works for the Juvenile Hall here in Santa Barbara. Differences between Social Workers, Psychologists, and Counselors According to Ms. Betita MFT approaches relationships, conflicts within the relationship, and the individual self. Social worker has many different roles which includes case management, therapists, and administration position. Social worker can also run nonprofit organization and have a private practice. Psychologists can also serve in individual, couple, and group therapy. Psychologists administrate assessments from neurological ones to behavior. They also interpret the assessments and write up the results. An example would be if a judge feels that a juvenile needs one, the judge will asked the Psychologist to do one before giving his judgment on the juvenile. The psychologist will...
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...Job Title: School Psychologist and Director of Guidance Job Description:The psychologist will serve as the coordinator of the school's special education services including resource rooms and a self-contained classroom for 2013-2014 school year. In addition, in working with our pre-school program, the psychologist must understand child development and be able to communicate clearly with faculty and families. The successful candidate will be able to read and interpret psychological testing in a manner that is helpful to children, parents and teachers. Also, as the Director of Guidance this individual will work with the Principal and other members of the administration to develop a school-wide, age appropriate guidance program that integrates aspects of Jewish life, Sephardic culture and social/emotional understanding. A PhD in Psychology or a PsyD is required for this position. Skills needed for the job, taken from both the job description and your own analysis of the job (Note: Be sure to list at least 5 skills, three of which are specific skills in the XYZ field): |Skill |Necessity of Skill | |1.Active Listening |To be able to fully understand the issues that the client is dealing with so I have the | | |best ways possible in finding solutions. ...
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...This writer will also discuss her finding s about the statures and laws as they pertain to North Carolina and give a summary of each. Finally the writer will discuss her reflection and how she could put these to action in her counseling career. Summary The video presentation was very interesting. It allowed actors to discuss real cases to give a better understanding about Confidentiality, Privilege, Reporting, and the Duty to Warn. It gave a clear picture of how these things, though they may sound similar are quite different in many ways. The first case was about a young boy was taken to the hospital by his foster parents. He was unconscious with bruises down the spine of his back and a bruise under his eye. When the nurse questioned her about it she stated that it was from being jostled in his car seat. The nurse did not make any note of that observation nor did she call CPS to report possible abuse as she believed what she was told by the foster mother. Dominic was then brought back to the hospital four days later suffering from head trauma and then died. Nurse Brown was being charged with a crime for failure to report the abuse. It is noted that health care professionals are mandated to report suspected child abuse or they could be charged with a crime. Nurse Brown defended her position by saying that the stature that requires healthcare professionals to report suspected child abuse was unconstitutionally void for vagueness. In this case the trial judge dismissed...
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...related materials and contacts. For Blackboard Help: Contact Joan Draper, for online help: jdraper@mercy.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines the basic ethical issues and current trends affecting the counselor working in a contemporary school or agency. Topics include: the nature and scope of counseling, the definition of ethics and its meaning for professional counselors, and the relationship between counseling and professional ethical practice as defined by the American Counseling Association. The variety of agency and school settings are examined to illustrate the specific ethical guidelines that apply to schools and agencies. Professional norms, such as non-malfeasance, patient autonomy, and confidentiality are explained. (3 credits) TEXT: Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Standards, research and emerging issues (4th edition) Elizabeth Reynolds Welfel (2013) Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage ISBN13: 978-0-8400-2858-7 American Counselor Association Code of Ethics http://www.counseling.org/docs/ethics/2014-aca-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=4 Code of Ethics of the American Mental Health Counseling Association. Available on-line at www.amhca.org/ethics.html American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors, Available on-line at www.schoolcounselor.org/library/ethics.pdf Program Outcomes (PO) – Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Program Outcome (PO) Code | Program Outcomes (POs) | Program Goal (PG)...
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...ANALYSIS PAPER DRAFT 1 Annotated Outline Part 1 – Analysis of Work Environment A. Identify a potential or current work environment My professional role is the director of a faith base substance abuse residential recovery organization in Kansas City, Missouri for homeless women, committed to overcoming their addiction and becoming responsible, productive drug and alcohol free members of the community. Author’s Tsai, Rosenheck, Kasprow & Mcquire (2012) study differentiated between programs that were once religious but are now secular from programs that have always been secular and programs that currently have a religious orientation. As a director for a non-profit organization and private business owner, this organization is to be considered a “service provider” facility, working directly to house, heal, feed, clothe, and educate females experiencing homelessness. Supervise a staff of 10, including an assistant director. B. Describe the population The organization would provide services to 30 single females in a Bible-based residential recovery program. Funded by Federal, State, City and private funders. The funding will be used for staff salary, food, utilities, up keep of the building, etc. Females would range from 25-45 years of age. C. Identify the appropriate code of professional ethics Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals (2015), Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals ...
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...SCHOOL COUNSELOR RESOURCE SERIES Design Elements and Best Practices from the American School Counselor Association TAKING YOUR SCHOOL’S TEMPERATURE How School Climate Affects Students and Staff 1101 King St., Suite 625 • Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-2722• Fax: (703) 683-1619 E-mail: asca@schoolcounselor.org www.schoolcounselor.org Copyright © 1996, 2003 by the American School Counselor Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any other means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording of otherwise, except for non-profit educational purposes only. American School Counselor Association Russell A. Sabella, president Kwok-Sze Richard Wong, executive director Developed by C. Sue Hofstrand, NCC, NCSC past president, Florida School Counselor Association TAKING YOUR SCHOOL’S TEMPERATURE PURPOSE How School Climate Affects Students and Staff To provide you with an easy, step-by-step presentation that focuses on the impact of school climate and its effect on the attitude and motivation of students and staff. This presentation allows you to make others aware of the components of a healthy school environment and offer solutions to help rectify a troubled school climate. TARGET AUDIENCE • • • • • School system faculties and staffs School boards Students Parents Communities at large DELIVERABLE User-friendly tools that allow school counselors to assess and develop school...
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...[pic] Marketing and SWOT Analysis Marketing Management 522 Tuesday November 25, 2014 Abstract: Youth Evaluation and Treatment Centers (YETC) is a non-profit organization that started in 1974. The company is a state-contracted children’s behavioral health care provider whose authority comes from the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, Maricopa County. Their goal is to nurture troubled youth back to positive mental health, teach them positive behaviors, and assist them in leading healthier lives. The company provides six different services: Outpatient, Project Next Step, Autism, Outpatient Substance Abuse, Specialty Interventions, and Project Star. Table of Contents |Company Overview |2 | |SWOT Analysis |2 | |Strengths |2 | |Weaknesses |2 | |Opportunities |2 | |Threats |2 ...
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...Maternal Decision to Work or Stay Home Elizabeth Simpson Liberty University Abstract Maternal responsibilities to a family makes the decision of working or staying home a difficult decision to make. A look at the societal perspectives of working mothers and stay at home mothers further demonstrates the complexity of this issue. The emotional effect of working mothers on their children from a young age and long term emotional effects will be explored. In addition, the effects of the working mother verses stay at home mother’s maternal well-being will be addressed. Spiritual effects of mothering decisions to work or stay home can be both positive and negative. The effects are largely dependent on the level of spiritual commitment of the mother. The level of spiritual commitment verses the spiritual effects on the mother are parallel to one another. Overall, the effect of the decision on how to mother is personal, but knowing the facts about the effects of the decisions made will assist a mother in making the right choice for her. Becoming a mother is a huge responsibility for every woman God has blessed with a child. Decisions that could affect a child’s life must be made. One of the decisions facing new mothers is whether or not the mother should return to work once the child has arrived. This is a decision that should not be made lightly. Understanding different societal pressures, the emotional effect to the child and mother due to the decision to work or stay home after...
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