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Sloan Schoenewolf: MA Mental Health and Wellness Counseling

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Sloan Schoenewolf: MA Mental Health and Wellness Counseling

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Goals: I would like to feel more comfortable when navigating trauma amongst my students as well as family and friends.

With the conclusion of this course, I hope to have gained enough insight and knowledge to share with my peers so we may create a better environment for our students as a whole.

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Section 1 Assignment 1: Introduction and Assessing Prior Knowledge 

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Section 1 Assignment 1: Introduction and Assessing Prior Knowledge 

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I was actually surprised to find how open and honest a majority of my peers were with their own trauma or crisis events. I know we have all had our fair share of tragedy, but it felt authentic in a sense. I was pleased to realize that we all feel that we are in this safe space; able to share our experiences and allow them to help us persevere and help others. That's ultimately why we are here, isn't it?

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Section 2 Assignment 4: Reference Guide for Mental Health Disorders

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Section 2 Assignment 4: Reference Guide for Mental Health Disorders

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This assignment was a great refresher on the common (and some uncommon) disorders that are frequently referenced with patients. My biggest takeaway from this assignment was the amount of resources and explanations there are for individuals seeking help, or families and friends trying to understand. I came across numerous videos, charts, and graphics that compared the disorders or explained the common symptoms and treatments for those who may not understand.

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Reference Guide for Mental Health Disorders

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Section 3 Assignment 2: Development Discussion on Trauma

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Section 3 Assignment 2: Development Discussion on Trauma

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This was certainly an eye-opener. I have never heard of such atrocities and trauma enacted on a young boy. I learned a lot about how far people will go to cause grief or trauma to others and how this affects them and those around them. There is a network of organizations and individuals that are meant to be utilized to prevent and support those who experience adverse childhood experiences and ensure that they have the proper resources as they grow older. I enjoyed the interaction on other topics of trauma with my peers, it really brought the class together and gave us all a greater understanding of the different types of grief and trauma.

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Section 4 Assignment 1: Psychological First Aid Online Certificate

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Section 4 Assignment 1: Psychological First Aid Online Certificate

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I actually really needed this program during this time. Many of my students are located in Los Angeles, and recently fires have taken over thousands of homes and killed hundreds of people. I did my best to gather as many resources as I could for my students, but this training really helped me understand how I can be present and offer proper support to those affected. I think this is a training that all professionals in the field should complete because emergency or disaster can strike at any moment.

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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online_Certificate

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Section 5 Assignment 2: Crisis Prevention and Threat Assessment

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Section 5 Assignment 2: Crisis Prevention and Threat Assessment

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I felt like I was given an amazing group for this project. Everyone communicated what they wanted to see and things they felt were missing or needed for the presentation. We all shared our own experiences and I felt like this was a project we each really cared about and went the extra mile for. Something specific that I took away from the assignment was the emphasis of cultural competency on addiction treatment and how addiction transcends race, religion, and age.

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Section 6 Assignment 3: ABC Crisis Model

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Section 6 Assignment 3: ABC Crisis Model

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I was a bit unsure of this assignment initially, but once I began highlighting I thought it was rather interesting. Dissecting the case on paper versus listening and evaluating really allowed me to hone in on each need or dilemma that the family, particularly the son Steven, was encountering. Upon completion, the evaluation was less overwhelming because of the separation of needs into categories, allowing me to properly create a follow up plan for Steven and his family.

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The ACA Code of Ethics is a set of rules and values created by the American Counseling Association that specify the professional behavior required of counselors in the US, guaranteeing that they deliver excellent services and safeguard their clients' interests.

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ACA:

E.6.b. If a client is referred to a third party for assessment, the counselor provides specific referral questions and sufficient objective data about the client to ensure that appropriate assessment instruments are utilized.

A.11.a. If counselors lack the competence to be of professional assistance to clients, they avoid entering or continuing counseling relationships. Counselors are knowledgeable about culturally and clinically appropriate referral resources and suggest these alternatives. If clients decline the suggested referrals, counselors discontinue the relationship.

A.11.b. Counselors refrain from referring prospective and current clients based solely on the counselor’s personally held values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients and seek training in areas in which they are at risk of imposing their values onto clients, especially when the counselor’s values are inconsistent with the client’s goals or are discriminatory in nature.

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It's important that the client feels understood and accepted when meeting with their counselor. To ensure cultural competency a counselor can:

-Utilize training or self-reflections.

-Understand cultural stigmas and barriers.

-Incorporate community.

-Create a plan aligned with cultural values.

-Offer resources and material in clients preferred language.

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Emergency:

911 or 988

Val Verde Regional Medical Center

Non-Emergency:

988

Hill Country MHDD

West Texas Guidance

BCFS Health & Human Services

Local Support Groups

https://findtreatment.gov/

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SAMHSA's confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in United States and its territories. Find treatment for substance use disorders (e.g., opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder), and mental disorders (e.g., PTSD, depression, SMI).

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https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families

https://findtreatment.gov/

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ACA Code of Ethics: As approved by the ACA Governing Council. (2014). American Counseling Association.