Professional Development
Philosophy of Counseling
My counseling philosophy is rooted in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care, complemented by faith-based principles. I believe that many of our theories and principles are inspired by God/Christ. I believe the client should be the driver of their care and us counselors are in the passenger seat, helping guide and support them through our competent training and expertise. Establishing a rapport with the client is of significant importance before implementing treatment through trust, empathy, and a non-judgmental safe environment.
Professional service, leadership, advocacy
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Clinical Skills and Theory Development
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mentorship
Mentor Characteristics
When selecting a mentor, prioritize relevant industry knowledge and a successful track record in roles you aspire to. Consider the mentor’s style, whether hands-on with frequent feedback or hands-off, encouraging independence while providing guidance. A compatible style enhances productivity and enjoyment. Open communication and active listening create a safe space for honest discussions. Availability is crucial; ensure the mentor can realistically dedicate time and is committed to your growth. Clear expectations about availability, such as monthly meetings and quick email responses, prevent frustration. Effective communication involves active listening, asking thoughtful questions, and providing constructive feedback. Mentorship also involves emotional support, empathy, encouragement during setbacks, and recognition of your unique challenges and strengths. A valuable mentor offers opportunities and networking resources.
Professional Mentor Support Goals
SMART goals provides a clear roadmap to help the mentor and mentee reach meaningful outcomes and growth. Goals must clearly define what is to be achieved (Specific). Progress should be trackable with concrete criteria (Measurable). Goals need to be realistic given available resources (Achievable). They should align with the mentee’s broader career or personal development (Relevant). Deadlines create urgency and focus (Time-bound). The CIT (Career and Innovation Team) aims to maximize the value of professional mentor support by setting SMART goals that address the unique needs of the mentee. For example, a mentee may seek to improve in the area of motivational interviewing as a theory utilizing more and better supportive reflection techniques (Specific). Progress would be tracked by feedback scores from presentations and self-assessment surveys (Measurable). The mentor would help the mentee break down the skill into manageable steps, such as practicing with peers or the mentor (Achievable). Supportive reflection is chosen because if directly supports the mentee’s goal of advancing in their motivational interviewing during counseling sessions with clients who would benefit from motivational interviewing (Relevant). The six-month deadline keeps the mentee motivated and accountable (Time-bound).
Mentorship vs. Supervision
Mentorship is a relationship where a more experienced person offers advice, support, and encouragement to someone less experienced. The focus is on personal and professional growth over time. Mentors share knowledge, help mentees set goals, and provide feedback based on their own experiences. Mentorship often happens by choice and may not follow strict rules or ethical guidelines. Mentors help with planning, problem-solving, and networking. Supervision is a more formal process where a supervisor oversees the work of an employee or student to ensure tasks are completed correctly and standards are met. It often involves monitoring performance, providing instructions, and evaluating outcomes. Supervision usually follows organizational policies and schedules as well as ethical guidelines such as the American Counseling Association code of ethics. The goal is to ensure quality and compliance in specific tasks. Supervisors also hold individuals responsible for their work. Some similarities include guidance and support as both mentor and supervisor provide advice and help individuals improve. They both involve interaction between two people, the mentor or supervisor and mentee or student. Each aimes to help enhance the skills and knowledge of the individual seeking the guidance. Both supervisor and mentor give feedback to encourage improvement.
wellness plan & self-care
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Self-care assessment
As a counselor, my goal is to regularly engage in selflection across emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions, and to create a strategy that addresses specific needs to prevent burnout.
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Plan 2
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Plan 3
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