Peer Review Analysis

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Overview of Peer Review Sharing the ups and downs of the practicum experience with a peer is a remarkable experience. One category of the conversation shared in our peer review was the struggle faced during the past weeks, such as the excessive amounts of anxiety encountered during the practicum experience. It was interesting to learn that my peer review partner had experienced similar effects of anxiety that I had faced. Neither she nor I have counseling experience, the practicum is a new encounter for both of us. We also discussed the issues with my practicum site supervisor. Amber also felt she had limited capabilities because of her lack of a specific theoretical orientation. She also had clients decline services with her, one specifically …show more content…

While at the same time being encouraged in my practicum experience. During our conversations Amber encouraged me to speak to my supervisor about getting more direct client hours, which is my biggest problem. I encouraged Amber to find a theoretical orientation that is compatible with her personality, due to the fact that she feels inadequate because of her lack of technique. Amber also feels rejected by clients who are not continuing counseling services with her. Therefore, I agreed to pray for her, prayer is a meaningful part of our peer relationship since we are both Christians.
Reflection of Experience

The counseling experience is similar to the stage of development stage of adolescents.
Just as the adolescent the practicum student is forced into a world they are not fully ready for. While at the same time they are excited to be able to enjoy the freedom to grow in a new career. Anxiety can cause a paradox for a counseling student, knowing the client can sense anxiety causes the counselor to experience anxiety. Having a peer to share the practicum experience with can help a practicum student understand that the feelings they are experiencing may be common to most students.
Important Take Away

One important factor I have learned during the peer review is the importance of

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