Being a single mother and having an inner dream of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor has always seemed to be at war with one another. Having to financially support my family‚ I tucked away my college dream. On March 15th‚ I was laid off of my job after being employed for 5 years. Instead of seeing it as a loss‚ I viewed it as a potential gain. With a positive mindset I set off to apply for FAFSA not wasting anytime‚ but soon after was told I did not qualify. My strong desire is helping
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:SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND CHILD ABUSE The objective of this research paper is to determine how well school counselors‚ who are human service providers and mandated reporters of child abuse‚ know how to detect abuse and whether or not this skill has an effect on them actually making a report. As mandated reporters‚ school counselors are not prepared to detect signs of child abuse and their lack of preparedness is a directly correlated with their low levels of reporting
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There is no denying that Correctional Counselors play a vital role in the United States criminal justice and prison systems. Though it seems to be a declining field‚ correctional counselors will always be needed regardless of what our leaders in this country may decide. Correctional counselors are also referred to as correctional treatment specialists or case managers. They work with offenders directly in hope of evolving plans and goals to prevent them from being a repeat offender when they are
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(1) http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Mental_Health_Counselor/Salary (2) http://study.com/articles/Mental_Health_Counselors_Job_Description_and_Information_About_Starting_a_Career_in_Mental_Health_Counseling.html Mental Health Counselor A mental health counselor is a healthcare worker responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders‚ problems‚ and illnesses. Your resume template should highlight your proficiency with this responsibility. These counsellors are generally state-certified
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Crisis counselors have a demanding job. They work with all types of people who are under stares and are frequently in need of psychological. These professionals often have a stable temperament‚ calm demeanor and are emotionally stable. Crisis counselors have the ability to empathize with their clients without getting personally involved. Also‚ crisis counselors are nonjudgmental and are only there to provide assistance. These professionals tend to provide a good listening ear in a calm manner‚ always
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My goal is to become a mental health counselor. This project helped me investigate all the details of that career. I was able to apply what skills I currently have and will gain to properly match myself to this profession. Not only did I explore why this career is right for me‚ but I also explored graduate school options and found the best one for me. I am now sure of my future and have set my goals accordingly. When I started this project I had no idea of what I wanted to do. I had a deep
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years of experience in counseling are 2 years‚ one year as an Internship Counselor and one year as a volunteer counselor. At this time‚ there is no license or registrations that exist. Restricted Licensure At this time I am applying for licensure as a Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in North Carolina. When I am accepted as an Associate Counselor in North Carolina‚ I will be under supervision as a Professional Counselor Associate.
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through myself and the organization that I am working with‚ have delivered all that is needed to help the clients. #2. The difference is to guide that client in the most prosperous way to give the client the needs and wants to help them with their personal struggle‚ and help the client through this process with the least struggle as possible. And making sure that they understand the process and what will do to help their situation‚ and to follow up and checkup the client that they are understanding
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Can a counselor remain value-neutral about issues such as abortion‚ suicide‚ adultery‚ drug use‚ domestic violence‚ or child abuse? Some counselors might argue that they should not express their values or criticize their clients for these behaviors‚ while others would say that expressing moral judgment is appropriate. Write a 500-750 word paper completing the following: 1. Examine the implications of each position from the perspective of ethical decision making and defend your own position on
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Final Project: The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor For the Final Project‚ you will apply the information learned in this course‚ as well as in an interview you conduct‚ to your understanding of what it means to be a mental health counselor. Interview (in person) a mental health counselor who works with a population in a setting that interests you. For example‚ if you are interested in working as an in-home therapist with children in need of supervision‚ interview someone who does
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