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The mental health & wellness program has helped individuals develop their knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate counseling principles and techniques in their chosen career. I hope to use my knowledge attained throughout this program in order to better serve college students, non-profit organizations, and the community in promoting education and awareness of various counseling resources available. I have incorporated various artifacts and assignments that represent what I have learned throughout my coursework in this portfolio.

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This was a comprehensive assignment in order to identify crisis and trauma as well as provide a resource center for future use if necessary. Understanding the signs and symptoms of trauma can help when engaging with community members as well as providing resources and referrals for appropriate services.

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This assignment explored the effects of social media use on society as well as the possible effect that clear warnings about negative consequences such as depression and anxiety would have on users. The assignment's purpose was to explore a specific topic and scenario in which you would like to conduct a research study. Personally, this was a topic that I saw in my classroom regularly and often felt that it was something that needed to be addressed.

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Reality therapy is one of the various theoretical frameworks that are used in counseling. Reality therapy focuses on the present symptoms and techniques that are used to change an individual's thinking and behavior in an effort to achieve wellness. The purpose of this assignment included exploration and in-depth analysis of the founding and implementation of the theoretical framework of reality therapy in counseling.

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A. Watts- Reality Therapy Multimedia Presentation

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This assignment provides a sample of a mental health support group that is developmentally appropriate for the individuals that would engage in this group. This allows for the prevention of challenges that may occur throughout this developmental stage of life as well as support systems.

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This assignment explores the effect that immigration has on academic and career opportunities. This addresses a need within the community that is specific to a cultural group that is not native to their host country. This presents challenges and possible solutions that counseling professionals should be aware of and actively seek to advocate and change.

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A  Watts - Community Engagement for Social Change Final Presentation

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This assignment explored the ethical obligations and procedures in the counseling profession to include reporting, referral, and consultation when engaging with individuals seeking counseling services. This allows the counseling professional to see their scope of practice and best course of action when making legal and ethical decisions.

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A. Watts- Reporting, Referral, and Consultation

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This assignment explores the effect that social media has on mental health and the impact it has on community mental health and behavior. In addition, this assignment provides insight on the negative consequences of social media while also exploring technology in the classroom and the social and emotional learning to students and families.

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Social Media & Mental Health by Annette Watts

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Throughout this program I feel I have developed a solid foundation in what my career path is, how to assist individuals seeking counseling services, and how to advocate for change in my community. I also feel more prepared in mental health theories, techniques, interventions, and how they are used to achieve wellness. I have appreciated learning about the legal and ethical responsibilities of counseling professionals and the profession as a whole. This program has allowed me to effectively analyze the foundation and frame of mental health and prepare me for the next chapter in my career as a counseling advocate and educator. I hope to serve my community through higher education in an effort to bridge the connection between resources and organizations.