What inspired me to pursue a career in counseling stems from past negative actions I participated in as a young adult. After living a life on the edge, engaging in risky behaviors which turned me into someone who was easy to despise. Fortunately, this eventually caused me to seek treatment to address challenges in my own life. This led me to begin working with other people who are afflicted with addiction problems through a twelve step program. This is what first sparked my interest in being helpful and of service to others. Not wanting to be limited to just working with people with addictions or court ordered for alcohol classes because they got a DUI. When I made the decision to pursue a career change and go into counseling instead of just
My interest in pursuing a doctorate degree in counseling psychology has been influenced by a combination of life experiences and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Though the path which has led me to this destination is complex, the journey has provided me with the clarity and insight necessary to understand human behavior from a holistic perspective. As I approach the completion of my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I am faced with the unsettling realization that I have more questions than I do answers. This has fueled my innate desire and motivation to continue challenging myself by attaining a doctorate degree from the University of North Texas.
I am committed to achieving this goal because I once doubted that I would ever get to this point in my life. I struggled to always push myself in my undergraduate studies, but now at this point as I am older I am now able to stay committed and get things done. I am excited that I am getting closer to being a clinical counselor. I have always enjoyed listening and helping others out and, being a practitioner scholar in the field of psychology is something I know I will enjoy
My passion for school counseling began almost two years ago. While attending Widener University for my undergraduate career, I was place in a field placement at Widener Partnership Charter School during my fall semester of junior year. While there I was one of six who were implementing the EarthForce Curriculum to sixth grade students. Since there were six undergraduate students designated to this class of about twenty, our professor decided to split the class up and we would each have our own individual groups to work with. I was so thrilled and excited to have my own miniature class, however my professor had something else in mind for me. My mentor came to me asking if I minded working one-on-one with a student who had multiple behavioral issues and could not participate in
Following the decision to further pursue my professional and scholarly vision, I started researching programs that would be a good match given my strong belief that healing happens only in the context of relationship. As a graduate of Eastern University, this doctoral program was at the top of my list from the beginning given the rigorous training I received in my master’s program. Although I have been researching other institutions, I continued to return to Eastern’s website because I find this institution unique in addressing the issues that are close to my heart. The attention Eastern gives to issues of faith makes the program incredibly appealing.
My first semester in college, I took a Psychology 101 course and immediately knew I wanted to work in this field. I was drawn into different theories and how individual’s minds work. I always believed I was born to help others and guide them to success in life. I desire to help others because of my own personal struggles with mental illness. My unique perspective on mental illness allows me to empathize on a different level with individuals. I desire to give back and support to the community the way it was there for me during my dark times. I was lucky to have known from the start that psychology was my interest. I am excited to continue my education in the counseling field and become a future Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
I haven’t always known that I wanted to be a therapist, but I have always known that I have wanted to help people. I have always had a hand in helping others. I understand my passion and calling to help individuals in a certain way. I have had personal experiences that push me towards the role of a therapist. There have been people close to me in life that have needed help, but didn’t know how to receive help or couldn’t figure it out. Their lives and mine have been deeply affected by their mental state and choices. This deep seated personal experiences have guided my life choices, from my own employment choices to my education. My educational involvement, life experiences, work related experiences, personal characteristics, and goals have set the groundwork for becoming a therapist.
My decision in taking this course ultimately sprung from my desire to further my education of psychology as it relates to the Financial Planning Profession. I’ve been working in the field for roughly five years which is relatively short when compared to that of my peers. However, it didn’t take long for me to realize that that Financial Planners, while well equipped to give sound financial advice, are not often given proper training in dealing with the complex emotional aspects of their client relationships. Through years of study and the recent
My interest persisted and grew as I began to see how my efforts had the ability to improve the lives of people around me. I first noticed this on a personal level as friends would come to me for advice or for me to listen to their struggles and provide comfort. No matter how mundane, horrific, unique, or common the story was, I listened to them in a genuine and non-judgmental manner. I truly enjoyed hearing people’s stories and providing comfort and advice when needed. These moments helped me realize the power of simply being there for someone, and it increased my interest of pursuing a career where I can support those who need it most. I want to become a social worker so I can provide direction to those who may not be able to get it from other sources, just like I have done for various people throughout my life.
Ms. Sandy, Ms. Sandy, a familiar sound I hear everyday from students rushing past me in the hallways. From as far back as I can remember, I have wanted to become a school counselor. I can vividly remember sitting in my counselor’s office chatting her ear off about any and everything. Flash forward I am now that same counselors listing and comforting students.
This has inspired me in many ways,one of them would my choice of career. I pursue being a psychologist
As part of the process of establishing what areas of counselling I would like to work in on completion of my undergraduate degree, I researched various organizations, including schools, family counseling organizations and other mental health agencies. I have been drawn to counseling for some time as I enjoy helping and listening to others. I like the idea of working with families, children or women in a counseling capacity.
The career that I had in mind when I first began college was one in counseling psychology. Luckily, this career was one matched closely to my interests and personality type. Although I’ve begun considering other career avenues, I still chose to research this specific career in depth.
Being an undergraduate psychology major at Mississippi State University has paved a way for me to potentially serve my community in the way that desire to; after much thought and consideration, I have decided that applying for the PhD program in clinical psychology at Mississippi State University is the best route for me to take in order to make the difference I aspire to make in the lives of others. I would like to specialize in children's clinical psychology, specifically abnormal child psychology, so that I may one day help children who suffer from sociopathological and psychopathological disorders, personality and mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. I would also like to conduct an abundance of research in hopes that I can make some
I see psychology as a complicated jigsaw of human behaviour, thought and emotion. My desire is to collect the thousands of pieces and create them into a map to follow to understanding psychology. The subject is newly established with many ground breaking discoveries; this excites me and makes me curious to find out more. The diversity of the topic leaves so many unanswered questions about the complexity of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour. Psychology is academically challenging however it also inspires me to want to learn more about the nature and outcomes of certain behaviour and how these behaviours interact and under what conditions they arise. I have a particular interest in understanding mental illness- growing up with a grandparent with severe depression and psychosis, has exposed me to how fragile such a complex organ can be from a young age. I aspire to use findings within the subject to improve outcomes and make a difference to the lives of people who suffer from issues that arise from mental conditions. A younger sibling has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia and struggles with pronunciation of certain words; this has sparked my interest in how the brain develops and language acquisition in children. I often help him with this homework which has left me with many questions of why children learn and process information at different rates; how can one child find something so trivial