Program of Study (POS) and Professional Development (PD) Plan Lindsey Litzinger Walden University Program of Study (POS) and Professional Development (PD) Plan Mental Health Counseling Development, Training, and Licensure Plan Degree: _Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling___________________________________________ Expected Graduation Date: __May 2017__________________________ Professional Development: Why Mental Health Counseling & What Motivates Me to achieve my goal: 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. …show more content…
Their faith in me allows me to push forward, and drive me to stay on track , so I can reach my goals. In addition, without my passion to want to help others none of my goals I want to achieve would be possible. Growth within the Counseling Profession: I will continue to grow in the counseling field by attending workshops and convention's to learn about new techniques and training on different speaclities in the counseling profession. I will also seek guidance from my supervisors, and learn from there years of experienced. Professional Converence I would like to …show more content…
I see every individual as a book that I have yet to open, and discovery there stories and goals in life. I believe in justice and above all that without trust no foundation in any relationship is worth having. Our society changes day by day because of educated people standing up and speaking out. I am a person of ethics, ambition , and compassion. My life's mission is to help others so they can complete there dreams in life." References American Mental Health Counselor Association,2012 http://www.amhca.org/about/related.aspx Document: Professional Development Plan and Program of Study Template Document: Program of Study: MS in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) National Coaltion Against Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence & GOV/AIDS ,2007 http://www.ncadv.org/learn/DV%20and%20HIV%20AIDS.php NYSED,2014(Office of the
My vision is to teach, nurture and inspire others while exposing them to new and different ways which will empower them to achieve all of their personal
I am looking forward to learning even more on how to be an effective counselor. I have a long way to go, but even with all my self-doubts, the obstacles that may present themselves, I will make it. I will help others. And I will be good at it.
The professional developmental plan is used as an instrument to explicitly upgrade proficient development in career or business, manage and survey progress in career objectives. This paper will distinguish and survey aptitudes, qualities, and ranges for development including any assets important to help Learning Team B individuals achieve their profession goals. Utilizing the DISC assessment tool, my role as the leader is to address the qualities of all individuals from Team B and make a developmental plan taking into account singular objectives and giving vital assets to every part to accomplish desired objectives.
My vision as a practitioner scholar in the field of psychology lies in clinical counseling. As a clinical counselor
Following in Dr. Sacks’ steps, I am currently earning my bachelor’s degree in psychology, but my plans don’t stop there. To become a practitioner for those with disorders of the mind, I plan to earn a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. This will allow me to one day work in a hospital psychiatric ward or other mental health center for those with severe mental illness.
I know as I further my education in the counseling field my philosophy of counseling will change. For myself, I feel that I am still young and learning about myself and my surroundings. In my eyes to be suitable to help others I need to continue to grow as a person myself both professionally and mentally. I want to be able to move forward and develop new distinctions and aspects to my philosophy of counseling as time goes on. I hope to continue my growth in understanding of what it means to be a good therapist or counselor by using good theories and techniques to help future clients.
While transitioning from RN to BSN, I am enduring countless learning, professional experience, and nursing knowledge. I am learning that baccalaureate nursing gives me a different perception of viewing nursing care as not only limited to individual and a family but also the whole community. The professional development that higher education is bringing upon me is exceptional.
During the past three years of college, my interest in counseling has been affirmed through a variety of experiences. One important experience that influenced my decision to pursue a career as a school counselor was my involvement in my community service sorority, Chi Delta Alpha. Through Chi Delta Alpha, I volunteered on several occasions, among them I babysat children to provide parents with a night off; I was responsible for a group of elementary students as they experienced college classes and I painted a caboose for a local playground. A theme that has remained constant throughout all my different experiences is that making a difference in a person’s life is a rewarding experience, and I know that I desire a career that enables me to support high school students as they face difficult situations.
Nurses need a seat at the table to ensure they have a voice to influence and shape their future. Nursing is constantly evolving and changing, and employers continue to raise the bar for nursing. Nurses understand early in their career the importance of continuing education to enhance future career opportunities. Professional development relates to how nurses continue to broaden their knowledge, skills, and expertise throughout their career, therefore enhancing their professional practice. This advanced knowledge is not only career boosting, but also opens a seat at the table giving nurses the power to make decisions and effect changes. Professional development and continuing education are more important to nurses now than ever before to keep up with the rapid changes in healthcare today. Numminen, Leino-Kilpi, Isoaho and Meretoja’s (2017) article contends professional development enhances personal satisfaction, rejuvenates the love of nursing, builds confidence and credibility. There are many avenues to pursue
My plan after college is to become a Sociologist or a Social Worker. With a college degree in one of these areas, I hope to impact my community in various ways. First, with the knowledge obtained from college, I hope to counsel with young people who are on the verge of going astray. In today's society, there are so many negative factors that influence young people. I want to help them understand the importance of setting goals and striving to become productive citizens. I also want to give them a sense of hope that with perseverance, they can become great role models for other young people.
I will start by explaining the methods that make it easier for me to know my characters and skills. The first method is self-knowledge (McBride, 2010). Self-knowledge is “knowledge or understanding of one 's own capabilities, character, feelings, or motivations” (Merriam Webster, 2015). I believe the foundational element in achieving my personal and professional success is being knowledgeable about myself. Self-development starts with self-understanding. When the individuals recognize their own personality, social and emotional intelligence, strengths and abilities, it makes easy to improve their performance, address the gaps in their competencies and build around their strengths (Fallon, Begun & Riley, 2013). Self-knowledge is the way that assists me in scrutinizing my behaviors and attitudes and being more recognizable about my strengths and weaknesses traits.
Professional development is a lifelong journey. In order for one to examine his/her individual skills, qualities, needs, and opportunities, one must be able to identify future goals. Part of identifying future goals is being able to recognize weaknesses, use of time management, and different ways to invest in oneself to make the most of his/her future. Creating a professional development allows an individual to create an action plan based on his/her values, beliefs, and experiences to advance oneself in a career situation.
I am a person of true values and beliefs with a determination to succeed. Traits and a person’s faith are what make him or her, a true human being. Faith is important to sprout the lively roots of hope and virtue. Hope is what I use to keep persevering through the rugged trials of life. I build my life on certain principles consisting of the elements of how to deal with real life situations. I am a virtuous type of person and I believe in three quotes which will help me succeed in life in the future.
As human beings, we have to be able to reflect on our lives and recognize things we have learned and events we have gone through. Particularly as social workers you really have to know yourself and understand your experiences may not be the same of others and have to be open to others stories. But nevertheless I will be focusing and reflecting on my life, events from my childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Exploring stages of life that I have confronted for example attachment theory, initiative versus guilt, and Individual-Reflective Faith.
Continuing professional development (CPD) means that professionals participate in learning activities to further improve the quality of their learning and develop their abilities and to update their learning continuously. It enables them to set goals and work to achieve them, so going above and beyond any initial training. "It’s the means by which you can maintain and enhance your knowledge and skills to complement both your current role and your future career progression". (https://www.theirm.org/membership/continuing-professional-development.aspx [accessed 23/10/17]).