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Here I am on the day I was born!

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CACREP 2.F.3.a:
My parents had an authoritative style of parenting. They encouraged us through structure, play, support, and warmth.

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CACREP 2.F.3.c:
Through both genetics and "observational learning" of the people in my environment, I developed my personality, gender identity, and social skills.

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CACREP 2.F.3.b:
The group of neighborhood kids I grew up with. Behavior that lead to positive reinforcement was repeated while behavior that lead to negative reinforcement was avoided.

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Worldwide crisis had an immediate effect on my childhood

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Worldwide crisis had an immediate effect on my childhood

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CACREP 2.F.3.g:
My dad was a pilot in the army, and he was deployed frequently following the attacks on 9/11.

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CACREP 2.F.3.h:
I was a gymnast through my late childhood and early adolescence. Through this sport, I gained the abilities to have self-efficacy, determination, and discipline. I also developed the tendency to be a perfectionist (which I am working to unlearn!).

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CACREP2.F.3.e:
Puberty created changes in both my body and brain! My idea of myself adapted to the many changes I was experiencing.

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Thanks for the genes, mom!

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CACREP 2.F.3.a:
In high school I was figuring out who I was. I was experiencing my Identity vs. Role Confusion stage of development.

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CACREP 2.F.3.f:
My environment (familial, school, and community) lead me to attend college after I graduated high school. My personal privilege has been a part of this as well.

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I love to travel and experience new cultures! This picture was taken on a trip I took with some friends to Ireland.

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My idea of spirituality revolves around nature and the cycles within the natural world. I experience life as a series of deaths and rebirths as we move toward self-actualization.

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CACREP 2.F.3.i:
My family is a major component in my resilience and wellbeing. They help me feel strong and loved.

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Moments of mindfulness, reflection, and gratitude help me to grow in my self-awareness.

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On to grad school!

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Genetic and Environmental Factors Influential in Addictive Behavior

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Genetic and Environmental Factors Influential in Addictive Behavior

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CACREP 2.F.3.d:
Alcohol use disorder runs in my family. Since this disorder can be dependent on both genetic and environmental factors, it is important for me to use caution with alcohol.

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I am in the process of unlearning negative thought and behavior patterns

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I am in the process of unlearning negative thought and behavior patterns

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CACREP 2.F.3.h:
Somatic experiencing is a therapeutic intervention that has helped me to connect with myself on a deeper, more authentic level.

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Being active helps me to reconnect my mind and body.

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CACREP 2.F.3.c:
My personality is linked to both my innate temperament and environmental factors. Out of the "Big 5" personality traits, I am typically high on agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience, and I am generally low on extraversion and neuroticism.