My professional goal is to obtain The University of the Cumberlands' Master's degree in professional counseling with a specialization in mental health and become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I would particularly like to work with our military families who have been affected by multiple deployments and focus on the events the families are faced with before, during and after their loved one comes home from deployment. I realized earlier that I am a good listener and my self-discovery is confirmed by friends and family members confiding in me for matters that are paramount in their lives. This confirmation led me to obtain a bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Human Services. In my quest to have a more positive impact on people's lives, obtaining a master's degree in professional counseling from The University of the Cumberlands would fulfill a life-long pursuit. Also, receiving a master level training would give me the tools to be more effective and reach a wider audience. As a military spouse, I can attest to the need for …show more content…
I am very caring and attentive towards others. It is important to me that my career shows proof of making a difference in the lives of others. Additionally, it is important for me to aid others in overcoming their challenges through therapy. My philosophy is that sharing the responsibility of pushing the boulder up the hill is better than pushing it alone. I want to be the support system my clients need and obtaining my masters in counseling through the University of the Cumberlands will help me do that. Events happen, which people may find challenging daily. However, such situations are handled best with professional help; this is where my role as a counselor is crucial. As a mental health counselor, my job is to provide the essential tools for my clients to
Our society is in need of more individuals who wish to make a difference in their communities. Therefore, the obtaining of my degree in Mental Health Counseling, is my first step on my path of being able to give back to my community.
Individuals’ perceptions of their life/worth have the power to control the goals that they can carry out and meet. Every day we are learning new things and everyone has his/her own unique ways of learning. My strong desire to help students with their academic, personal, and social needs make me a strong candidate as a school counselor. While completing my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Program Administration I learned a great deal about myself. I have a passion for learning and want to share and express that love for learning with students. I feel that the Master of School Counseling program provides a direct path to my career goals of helping students to comprehend subject matter while learning to love learning as I do. Not only will
Helping children and families through mentorship and guidance has been extremely fulfilling for me. Completing my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy will strengthen my ability to make a significant impact on people’s lives. I would especially like to provide services to rural areas where support may not be available or limited. Through a strong education, vast life experience and excellent training I will be better prepared to assist individuals and families achieve their highest
Over the next two years, I will work towards completing 3,000 hours of post licensure internship while continuing my education in a doctoral program. After completing the doctoral program, I would like to hold dual licensure as a professional counselor and psychologist. In the next 10 years, I would like to work at the collegiate level as an educator in psychology and/or counseling. My ultimate career goal is to operate a program for at risk men and women ages 18 to 25. The program I hope to create will focus on the transition to independence process (TIP) model. My focus will be to provide psychological services for young people who are aging out of foster care, have a juvenile record, or are teen parents. The process of entering adulthood is often difficult, especially for those who struggled through their adolescent years like my
My vision as a practitioner scholar in the field of psychology lies in clinical counseling. As a clinical counselor
I learned by graduating in my Bachelors of Science Business from University of Phoenix, that I am capable as long as I set goals and stay focused on the end goal. I am proud to say that I have recognized the strength, encouragement and determination I have to complete graduate school in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The Clinical Mental Health program at University of Northern Colorado is my choice for achieving my goals. I plan to be able to contribute as much to the program as I receive from
Currently I am studying for my psychology degree and planning on finishing with my bachelors’ degree in 2014, I have faced few challenges with my plans so far because I feel as though I have prepared myself well for the future. I am a in the psychology club and I participate in psychology experiments at school. I want to utilize all that I can while I am in school to become the best at what I do. Where I work I call alumni of my college and ask them for donations, before I ask them I have to gain their trust and that is also the basis for any counselor patient relationship.
Sometimes individuals consider becoming counselors after overcoming some major life challenge such as addiction or a history of bad relationships. Perhaps an individual has encountered a particularly effective counselor or therapist and has a desire to follow in those footsteps. Others may have had a bad experience with counseling and concluded that it can be done better. People do not think of this work so much as a job, or even as a career. More typically, a constellation of life experiences that demand explanation and a sense that others seek one out for assistance and emotional sustenance become driving forces leading one toward the counseling profession” (An invitation to). .
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 am currently in the final year of a Clinical Psychology Master’s program at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) in Charleston, Illinois. I had a great experience in my undergraduate studies at EIU, which compelled me to want to continue my education here by applying for a graduate program in Clinical Psychology. I have benefited greatly from my experiences at EIU. The Master’s program has helped me understand what it takes to succeed as a graduate student. Specifically, the program has been beneficial to the advancement of my knowledge on individuals with psychopathology and my decisions regarding my future career.
Professional Counseling Identity: Final Reflection This quarter is my first in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and the fact that I have been able to take this class in Professional Counseling Identity my first quarter seems like kismet. The class has been a fantastic overview of the counseling profession and has solidified for me many of the requirements needed to become a licensed professional. Throughout the quarter I have seen myself and others in class grow in our professionalism, and l have come to understand my own values and motivations better; I have also become increasingly aware of my biases. I could never contain everything I learned in class in this paper; however, here I reflect on some of the salient ideas that I have gleaned over the course of the quarter.
1. Why do you want to gain admission to the Masters in Arts in Counselling Psychology Program? Using psychology and understanding it in a real world context has recently become an everyday reality and passion for me. I am writing this letter expressing my desire to apply for the Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I have a passion for psychology that has been long standing.
Until then, I believe that a Master’s in Mental Health counseling, paired with the play therapy certificate, I will achieve my dream of helping children who find it hard to express themselves verbally. To be successful in the field of counseling, the counselor needs to posses a willingness and passion to help others. As a child of adoption, I have always had a yearning to help those who cannot help themselves. I believe this desire comes from the kindness of my adoptive parents who took me in and provided for me when my own birth mother was unable to. I have always admired their selflessness and strive to be like them every day.
The ability to have the qualifications and skills as a counselor, is an individual reward. New experiences, and future endeavors are uniqueness cultivated into my experience in bedside patientcare and mental health. Although clinical practice has it rewards, I always felt, true healing started from psychological level. Therefore, at the maintance stage, I have acquired a love for not only an occupation, but a true awareness empathy for mental health. Summary
My goal is to work in a mental health setting as soon as I graduate with my BSW. I would like to see if I should get my masters in social work or get my doctorate in psychology. Either way, I feel like I will be doing a great thing. As a professional, I want to help many people with their problems. I will encourage their opinions and ideas as well as help them form plans to better their