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How Will I Contribute to the Mental Health Profession?

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The Integration Paper was completed as an individual project. The purpose of the project is to discuss spirituality in relation to contemporary psychology supported by evidence-based information. The information used included course materials and texts, journal articles, websites, and library resources dated within the previous five years. The paper outlines what integrative counseling is which is incorporation of God and psychology to help clients improve relationships with themselves, others, and God. The history of integrative counseling and the distinguishing characteristics of integration are also highlighted: worldview and perspective, origin and understanding of human nature, authority, and preparation and empowerment. The skillset and characteristics that should be possessed by an integration counselor are emphasized. Lastly, the paper focuses on the use of explicit and implicit counseling methods and any related ethical concerns.

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The Ethical Decision Making Models assignment was completed as an individual project. The purpose of the assignment was to increase my knowledge of ethical decision making and develop skills of practical application using ethical decision making models. Using a systematic approach allows for courses of action to be explained in an ethical and professional manner. To complete the project, a case study consisting of an ethical dilemma was analyzed. The analysis also included identifying relevant codes of ethics that applied as well as statutes, rules, and regulations. An appropriate ethical decision making model was then selected to be applied to the dilemma with the goal of determining the most ethical course of action to address the dilemma. A model outlined by Forester-Miller & Davis (2016) was applied. Steps taken to determine a course of action included identifying the problem, applying the ACA Code of Ethics, determining the complexity, identifying possible courses of action, assessing all possible consequences and choosing a course of action, evaluating the chosen action, and applying the chosen action.

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Professional Addictions Counseling Competencies was completed as an individual project to collect information to be used for practical application to aid in my professional development. The project consisted of composing a presentation that focuses on expanding addiction counseling competencies. The areas covered in the presentation include the importance of providing addiction counseling, benefits and barriers, overcoming stigmas, important and ethical considerations, personal competencies and strategies for improvement, certification or licensure, and counselor burnout. To complete the project, I relied on my use of research using the internet, library, and resources used during the course. The final product is a PowerPoint presentation that can be used to educate other students and professionals on various significant aspects of addiction counseling.

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The Crisis Guide was completed as an individual project that discusses how to respond to a certain crisis/trauma situation. The situation that I chose to examine is child abuse. The presentation began with an explanation of a crisis and common characteristics. I went on to discuss the four stages of a crisis. When determining an appropriate response to suspicions or allegations of child abuse, I thought it important to provide background details using fact-based information. My crisis response plan consisted of preventing child abuse by emphasizing protective factors. An additional component is how I would prepare myself as a helping professional to be most effective. The level of response needed when addressing child abuse is also outlined. Lastly, strategies and methods for assisting in the recovery process are highlighted. The project was completed as a powerpoint presentation that can be used to educate others.

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Research in the Mental Health Profession

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What is Research was successfully completed as an individual project that was designed to aid me in establishing an understanding of what research looks like for me as a future helping professional in the area of mental health. The objective was accomplished by exploring the role of research in my career field as well as identifying currently researched topics in the field. I completed the project by creating a PowerPoint presentation. Professional competency Career and Self-Development, per the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2020),consists of undertaking the proactive development of self and career through ongoing learning, self-reflection, career opportunities, and networking.The project aligns with competency as performing research supports life-long learning and creates opportunities for obtaining new information. Research also allows helping professionals to remain current by being aware of new information and recognitions within the field.

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Three Approaches to Psychotherapy was an individual comparison paper analyzing the theories applied in the “Gloria films.” The analysis was of Fritz Perls’ Gestalt therapy, Carl Rogers’ client-centered therapy, and Albert Ellis’ rational emotive therapy. The interaction between the client and each of the therapists was examined as well as the various techniques that were used. Consideration was also given to my thoughts of each of the therapists and my perception of the client’s thoughts of each of the therapists. The purpose of the assignment is to contribute to my future professional practice through the development of an understanding of different therapeutic approaches and the practical applications.

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Wk 3 - Three Approaches to Psychotherapy Paper

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The Professional Ethics and Dispositions presentation discusses the association between dispositions and learning outcomes. The dispositions examined are Professional Practice and Work Ethic, Professional Qualities, Professional Relationships, and Professional Development. Within the presentation, each of the dispositions were briefly described followed by the intent of each. I also identified relevant ethical considerations for each of the dispositions related to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification ethical code. Additionally, I highlighted how each of the dispositions are represented in my graduate and professional experiences. The significance of dispositions and standards in the mental health field is also described. Lastly, I identified advocacy as an original disposition and its importance to my future role as a professional helper.

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Wk 3 - Professional Ethics and Dispositions

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The Community Needs Assessment Survey was completed individually. The project provided an opportunity for me to create and carry out an assessment to understand the needs of my community. In addition to survey questions, an explanation of the same population used, the purpose of the survey, and how the collected data will be used. In creating and conducting the assessment, I increased my knowledge of the services, resources, and gaps in my community. The knowledge that I acquired would be useful in a future leadership or helping role. The assessment that I created consists of explorative questions and elements to be used for resolving problems. In understanding assessments and applying the information, partnerships within the community can be formed to address gaps in needs.

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Wk 3 - Community Needs Assessment Survey

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Telehealth Online Training was successfully completed as an individual project. The goal was to familiarize candidates with the existence of telehealth technology in distance counseling. To complete the project, an online training course was undertaken that included practical applications, best practices, implementation, and delivery methods. Following the training, a reflection was composed in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Within my reflection, I discussed what I learned from the training, the forms of technology that may be useful to me in my future role, and how the use of technology is reflected in the ACA Code of Ethics.

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Interpersonal Communication and Decision-Making in a Group

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The Group Contract was successfully completed as a group project along with five of my peers to create a foundation for completing a team project. The purpose of the project to was to promote interpersonal communication and decision-making through group collaboration. Along with my group members, we created a contract to determine how the group will function and our expectations of one another, all of which all members had to agree to. The contract was comprised of four areas: preferred method of communication, decision-making policy, participation expectations, and conflict resolution.

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Wk 3 - Group Contract Submission Template

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Discovering and Developing Professional Counselor Identity

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Scavenger Hunt was successfully completed as an individual project. The aim of the project was to aid in the continued discovery and development of my professional identity. I completed
the project by identifying and researching various aspects and resources applicable to the helping profession and how that information is reflected in the helping role. Aspects and resources included professional organizations, ethical and legal requirements, trainings, conferences,

and advantages of professional liability insurance in the helping profession.

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The Small Group Action Plan was successfully completed as an individual project to detail group considerations and designed to serve as a guide to the group’s development and formation of the unit plan for helping professionals. The plan included seven components: group name and description, learning outcomes, logistics, six lesson plans, risks and safety issues, implementation process, and evaluation. The objective of the project was to become familiar with developing, scheduling, and managing the interventions used by helping professionals in educational settings and to evaluate those interventions.

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Community Engagement for Social Change Conference

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Community Engagement for Social Change Conference

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I See You is a presentation for the fictitious Community Engagement for Social Change Conference that was successfully completed as an individual project. The project was developed within the context of culture and education to highlight the need to provide culturally sensitive mental health and support services to the LGBTQ+ population. The aim of the presentation was to increase awareness and expand the knowledge of helping professionals with the goal of better serving this population.

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The Counselor Identity assignment was completed as a discussion paper with the purpose of aiding me in understanding an pursuing my counselor identity. This was accomplished by familiarizing myself with different aspects of the the counselor identity, recognizing new trends in counselor identity, locating scholarly sources to address identity related concerns, and developing an identity statement as a counselor. The paper was constructed based on my review and response to a journal article.The components included identifying and summarizing the primary points of the article, my initial thoughts of the article, insights gained, and my contribuion to the discussion.

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Meaning, Purpose, Limits, and Procedures of Confidentiality and Consent

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Confidentiality and Informed Consent was successfully completed as an individual project that consisted of filming a mock introductory counseling session with a fictitious minor client. The aim of the project was to aid me in gaining an understanding of confidentiality and its limitations and obtaining consent/assent. Furthermore, it was an opportunity for me to form an informative speech, practice effective and ethical communication of information, and demonstrate professionalism.