https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650 Trauma, Crisis, and Mental Health Concerns en-us 2023-01-17 22:32:00 UTC 2023-03-06 15:57:45 UTC hello@padlet.com dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2447573446 Personal goal: My goal with this course is to gain as much knowledge as possible in order to gain understanding so that I can help to the best of my abilities those can seek me for help.
Professional goal: My goal with this class, which I am already doing, is to build resources, strategies, knowledge of treatments, prevention measures, and resources for me as a counselor as well. I want to be up to date with the best data and care for my future patients. ]]> 2023-01-17 22:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2447573446 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2447573574 As mentioned in my professional goal, I want to leave this course with a much deeper understanding of trauma, crisis, mental health issues, treatment, effects of trauma, etc. I am especially excited about discussing these issues with other people whose goals are similar to mine. ]]> 2023-01-17 22:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2447573574 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2466857963 Purposes of Code of Ethics:
"Ethics codes provide professional standards for counselors with the purpose of protecting the dignity and well-being of clients. The main reasons for the code of ethics include informing professional counselors and counselors-in-training of their ethical guidelines, professional obligations, and responsibilities to their clients. This helps counselors decide an appropriate plan of action for their clients and provides the ethical standards by which complaints and inquiries can be made regarding ACA members."  (Northwestern, 2016)
Northwestern University. (2016, February 16). American counseling association code of ethics. https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/aca-code-of-ethics/]]> 2023-02-02 23:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2466857963 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2466891667 The introductions allowed me to become familiar with each person in this course.  We are all different and alike all at the same time.  It's nice to hear the perspective and experiences of many types of people.  We all come with our own "box" of prior knowledge that has been constructed from our own experiences.  Sometimes, they are valid, sometimes our own opinions may be off or incorrect simply due to the lack of real information and knowledge.  During this course, we may find our thoughts and knowledge changing and adapting as we gain understanding. 
Resource for assessing prior knowledge:
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/quiz/index.htm]]> 2023-02-03 00:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2466891667 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2467042877 While making this guide, I learned and gained so much knowledge as I researched each mental illness and sub categories of each. Some of these subcategories I had heard of, but there were a few I was unaware of. I also had some preconceived ideas about a few of these topics, so it was eye-opening in many ways. This tool will be of great importance for me as I start my new profession-a quick reference for each illness and helpful resources.]]> 2023-02-03 03:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2467042877 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2475028030 Through my peer responses and discussions, I was not only able to gain more knowledge from what they have learned, but I was also able to see it from another's perspective.  I also appreciated hearing some of the experiences they have suffered, and some detail about their status on overcoming or not yet overcoming those issues. In reading others' post, I also broadened my information on treatments or therapies that are used to treat some of these illnesses. 
Resource that was very useful for trauma:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd]]> 2023-02-09 13:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2475028030 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2491460949 Purposes of Code of Ethics:
"Ethics codes provide professional standards for counselors with the purpose of protecting the dignity and well-being of clients. The main reasons for the code of ethics include informing professional counselors and counselors-in-training of their ethical guidelines, professional obligations, and responsibilities to their clients. This helps counselors decide an appropriate plan of action for their clients and provides the ethical standards by which complaints and inquiries can be made regarding ACA members."  (Northwestern, 2016)
Northwestern University. (2016, February 16). American counseling association code of ethics. https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/aca-code-of-ethics/]]> 2023-02-22 17:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2491460949 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2493923257 This project allowed me to dig deeper in my understanding of so many things.  I was able to gather information on several aspects of what was necessary for a crisis plan.  In collaborating with my team, I was able to also learn from what they dug into.  We worked together in creating our plan.  The plan we created is essential to my understanding as a future counselor.  It detailed the steps, signs, behaviors, ethical codes I am bound to for the safety of our patients. 
An additional source for suicide prevention and help from the state of Texas: https://texassuicideprevention.org/]]> 2023-02-24 14:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2493923257 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502926166 The national emergency number is 988.  Our local services include MHMR-Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Other local contacts would include our local crisis service centers, local hospital, and sheriff's department: 
West Texas Centers: 432-264-2650 and Crisis phone: 800-375-4357 
Crane Memorial Hospital: 432-693-4545
Sheriff's Department: 432-558-3571]]> 2023-03-03 17:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502926166 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502933834 It is of extreme importance to be aware of any cultural differences for each patient. As counselors, we must become familiar with our patient's culture to ensure we are not asking them to do anything that is considered disrespectful in nature or that goes against their cultural beliefs. We also need to be aware of these differences so that we do not do something that disrespects their cutlure.]]> 2023-03-03 17:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502933834 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502942320 Two resources that I found very helpful throughout this course was the American Psychological Association and the National Alliance on Mental Health website. This website has tons of information about all types of issues that I will have to provide services for. 
https://www.apa.org/
https://www.nami.org/home


]]> 2023-03-03 17:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502942320 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502986777 2023-03-03 18:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2502986777 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2503060645 Although this project gave me the most grief, I did gain understanding and knowledge by using a real life like scenario.  Resources that were helpful to me were the videos posted as resources.  It gave me a visual and auditory opportunity to see it all in action.  This was the ABC Model video by Kristi Kanel: Crisis Counseling: The ABC model and live demonstration with two PTSD clients. https://video-alexanderstreet-com.easydb.angelo.edu/watch/crisis-counseling-the-abc-model-and-live-demon
stration-with-two-ptsd-clients]]> 2023-03-03 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2503060645 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2503079003 2023-03-03 20:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2503079003 dsmith1309 https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2505380995 This picture is the most basic referral process that seemed to fit the generic referral process-complete a threat assessment and proceed from there.  This flow chart would be followed, but I would contact MHMR or West Texas Centers who service our area.  (contact info on emergency numbers section) ]]> 2023-03-06 15:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dsmith1309/o7iimb8b6y7bw650/wish/2505380995