100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Summary WK5PDP Reifschneider A.pdf Professional Development Plan School of Counseling, Walden University COUN 6101: Foundations for Graduate Study in Counseling Section 1: Professional Development Plan The fast pace of the world has no doubt necessitated $7.49   Add to cart

Summary

Summary WK5PDP Reifschneider A.pdf Professional Development Plan School of Counseling, Walden University COUN 6101: Foundations for Graduate Study in Counseling Section 1: Professional Development Plan The fast pace of the world has no doubt necessitated

 5 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Institution

WK5PDP Reifschneider A.pdf Professional Development Plan School of Counseling, Walden University COUN 6101: Foundations for Graduate Study in Counseling Section 1: Professional Development Plan The fast pace of the world has no doubt necessitated humanity in many ways, but at the same time...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 10  pages

  • April 4, 2022
  • 10
  • 2021/2022
  • Summary
avatar-seller
Professional Development Plan




School of Counseling, Walden University

COUN 6101: Foundations for Graduate Study in Counseling



Section 1: Professional Development Plan

The fast pace of the world has no doubt necessitated humanity in many ways, but at the

same time, it has posed many novel challenges and threats. One such challenge is the

deterioration in mental health faced by a large percentage of people. This is where my

motivation for pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling stems from, along with

my struggles with mental health, which is further discussed in this essay. I am currently pursuing

a master's degree in mental health counseling, tentatively graduating in the spring of 2024. After

completing my master's program, I intend to enroll in a doctoral program while working in the

mental health field, gaining knowledge as a clinical counselor while becoming a clinical

psychologist someday. This professional development plan was written on December 31, 2021.

The essay will discuss my counselor identity statement, my professional development factors,

and the clinical and curriculum training schedule required to complete my degree.

Counselor Identity Statement

On the news and looking at the world around us, we see race, sexual orientation, gender,

and class oppression, which has shown a deterioration in mental health. With the COVID-19

pandemic especially, we see a dramatic decline in mental health, specifically amongst women

and ethnic minorities (Proto & Quintana-Domeque, 2021). I also believe that systematic and

, environmental barriers exist for immigrants seeking mental health care. Poverty and

homelessness create obstacles for those seeking mental healthcare for fear of being turned away

because they cannot afford it. I want to help those in need of mental and behavioral healthcare

who cannot pay for care financially. I firmly believe that mental healthcare should be readily

available to everyone, regardless of class, sexual orientation, race, and gender. Everyone is

human, and we all deserve the same level of equality for mental healthcare and all fundamental

human rights. I want to provide a

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller nerdpool. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

84866 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling

Recently viewed by you


$7.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart