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American College Testing & Strong Interest Inventory
Jadine Marie Sawyer: December 11, 2012
Jean Berry
Walden University
Achievement and Intelligence Assessments It is critical counselors are competent in assessments as it is an integral part of counseling (Whiston, 2013). Those practicing in the counseling field must be aware of the applications and limitations of the assessing instruments that they are using with clients. Counselors should consider that they are responsible for the proper purpose and the competency of the assessment that they are using with their clientele is appropriate for the situation. The American Counseling Association ([ACA], 2014) Code of Ethics standard E.1.a. Assessment stated “The primary purpose of educational, mental health, psychological, and career assessment is to gather information regarding the client for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, client decision making, treatment planning, and forensic proceedings” (p. 11). With the Standard E.1.a in mind, counselors must be mindful of the administration purposes when assessing their clients. It is also critical that therapists use all of their counseling skill when meeting with a client to review results of assessments given to a client, so that the client can process and receive the results in a way that is beneficial to them.
The Client Jadine Marie Sawyer (DOB 9/1/94), was referred for services by her math teacher after having a panic attack during her math class. A primary goal for Jadine’s counseling is to establish a plan for her life post-graduation from high school. Jadine has concerns about being able to provide Sierra, her daughter. Jadine works part time currently at Bright Days Day Care, but knows she must make plans for her future. Jadine’s boyfriend and father of Sierra has enlisted in the Marine Corps and will soon be departing for boot camp. This leaves Jadine to care for their child, work to provide for her family and go to school
Jadine Marie Sawyer: December 11, 2012
Jean Berry
Walden University
Achievement and Intelligence Assessments It is critical counselors are competent in assessments as it is an integral part of counseling (Whiston, 2013). Those practicing in the counseling field must be aware of the applications and limitations of the assessing instruments that they are using with clients. Counselors should consider that they are responsible for the proper purpose and the competency of the assessment that they are using with their clientele is appropriate for the situation. The American Counseling Association ([ACA], 2014) Code of Ethics standard E.1.a. Assessment stated “The primary purpose of educational, mental health, psychological, and career assessment is to gather information regarding the client for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, client decision making, treatment planning, and forensic proceedings” (p. 11). With the Standard E.1.a in mind, counselors must be mindful of the administration purposes when assessing their clients. It is also critical that therapists use all of their counseling skill when meeting with a client to review results of assessments given to a client, so that the client can process and receive the results in a way that is beneficial to them.
The Client Jadine Marie Sawyer (DOB 9/1/94), was referred for services by her math teacher after having a panic attack during her math class. A primary goal for Jadine’s counseling is to establish a plan for her life post-graduation from high school. Jadine has concerns about being able to provide Sierra, her daughter. Jadine works part time currently at Bright Days Day Care, but knows she must make plans for her future. Jadine’s boyfriend and father of Sierra has enlisted in the Marine Corps and will soon be departing for boot camp. This leaves Jadine to care for their child, work to provide for her family and go to school
References: Whiston, S. C. (2013). Principles & Applications of Assessment in Counseling (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.