Short term Goals:
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Continue build Skill Development.
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Continue shaping my Professional Identity.
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Seek constructive feedback from supervisor and peers.
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Study and take the NCE licensure exam.
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Get trained in PCIT and Play therapy
Long term Goals:
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Continue integrating theory, research, and practice into a cohesive counseling philosophy.
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Challenge systemic barriers and advocate for those in counseling & community settings.
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Engage in lifelong learning through trainings, workshops, and organizations.
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Theoretical Framework
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My theoretical framework is grounded in a person-centered approach, emphasizing on empathy, providing a safe space, and unconditional positive regard as the foundation for therapeutic relationships. As well as integrating a strengths-based perspective, focusing on resilience, cultural identity, and what each client brings to the counseling process.
Core Values & Beliefs
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As a counselor in training, my core values and beliefs are the following: being genuine present, cultural humility, being an advocate, spirituality can be a source of strength, resilience, and decisions being guided from professional ethics.
Counseling Approach
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Person centered approaches based on client's needs.
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Collaborative Process
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​When appropriate, incorporate spiritual values or practices as sources of meaning and healing.