Columbia College Clinical Counseling Programs Admissions Essay N. Parks Columbia College As I evaluate my past and look towards my future‚ I realize that I did not choose the counseling field‚ instead it chose me. As a result‚ the experiences that have led me to this career choice have also made me an advocate for U.S. military soldiers suffering from Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‚ depression‚ sexual assault and suicides/suicides attempts. In addition‚ my reason for
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My choice to pursue a career in genetic counseling came about in an unconventional way. I entered my freshman year of college believing that I would become a chemical engineer. This decision was originally based upon my interest in science‚ my fondness for problem solving‚ and the hope that I could help others. During my first semester as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware‚ I realized that my passion for this career was not present‚ and I felt as if I had made a mistake. I had no doubts
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McMinn‚ Mark R. Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality In Christian Counseling. Carol Stream‚ IL: Tyndale House Publishers‚ 1996. The book opens dialogue with scenarios of Christian counselors faced with dilemma of approaching the subject of religion in the counselor’s office. The author presents an interesting case establishing a need to integrate spirituality‚ theology and psychology when dealing with religious issues in the counseling office (McMinn‚ 1996). Theology and Psychology are presented as
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Massey RA-2 Psy. 231 (95) Genetic Counseling: Good or Bad? Pregnancy is a beautiful part of life. Many people wish for lots of children so they can experience pregnancy over and over again; many people may only have one child because their pregnancy was not enjoyable. There are several children born every day with birth defects‚ diseases‚ and disorders. What if you could know the risk of your child having one of these before you even got pregnant? Genetic counseling is one option for learning the
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Arredondo (1999) addresses the Multicultural Counseling Competencies in reference to both educating and providing a framework for counseling students. Before the documents were written‚ the authors argue that those who regarded themselves as multicultural counselors had no standards by which to judge their cultural competence (Arredondo 1999). Thus‚ the Multicultural Counseling Competencies create an outline of the skills that are necessary to be a culturally competent counselor. These include:
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Consultation and Advocacy in Counseling By DonnaBoyett1‚ Oct 2012 | 6 Pages (1‚472 Words) | 161 Views | 1 2 3 4 5 1 rating(s) Report | This is a Premium essay for members like you Consultation and Advocacy in Counseling Donna Boyett COUN 5004 Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors August 4‚ 2012 195 Wayfair Lane Hinesville‚ GA 31313 Telephone: (912) 980-1231 Email:
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Pastoral Counseling Reflection Paper Veronica Mead Liberty University Abstract In this paper the student-author sets out her experience with pastoral counseling‚ current needs‚ expectations of the course‚ and describes her approach to pastoral counseling. This student author completed a Master’s Degree in Theology at Liberty University in order to fulfill the role of Assistant Pastor at the Christian Community Church‚ in Georgia‚ but has no formal or informal experience in Pastoral Counseling. In
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to feel like a struggle. Here‚ Laurie Burns LCSW-R CGP‚ a professional therapist based in Rochester‚ New York‚ shares three of the most common problems anxiety counseling can treat. 3 Issues Anxiety Counseling Can Treat 1. Generalized Anxiety This is one of the most common anxiety issues that leads people to seek professional counseling. Generalized anxiety feels like a constant state of worry and tension. If you struggle with generalized anxiety disorder‚ you may find yourself spending a great
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in the counseling field by working in various departments in Student Services. She worked in the Financial Aid Office‚ Matriculation‚ and EOP& S. Next‚ she was accepted in CSUN’s Counseling Program and after 3 years she graduated from the program. She worked for eight years as an adjunct counselor‚ but was later laid off from the budget cuts in 2010. This was a challenging time for her since she had just married her husband who is a Marine. Regardless‚ she continued to apply for counseling positions
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Culturally‚ being of the African American race we do not attend counseling. The African American culture seek guidance through our families‚ God and in the Church. Moreover‚ I am an introvert‚ so this group process was going to be challenging for me. I am socially selective and have a hard time opening up to people. However‚ I can help anyone with their issues and feel comfortable in that moment. Counseling has always been one of my passion. I do not feel that my selective and private personality
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