Prior to responding to this discussion question, review the American Counseling Association website and the listed journal articles in the Topic 3 resources.
How do you prioritize training, location, and population when selecting a practicum and your personal career plan? Analyze why is it important that you consider self-care, objectivity, and self-disclosure while engaging with a diverse group of clients in practicum and internship. Provide one example of why this is important.
The DQ response must be 150-200 words and have at least one citation and one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list in APA format.
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standards:
1.N. The student handbook includes (2) information about professional counseling organizations.
2.F.1.g. Professional counseling credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues.
Category: masters in clinical mental health
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Prioritizing Training, Location, and Population in Practicum and Career Planning: The Importance of Self-Care, Objectivity, and Self-Disclosure When selecting a practicum and planning for a career in counseling, there are several factors
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Assessing Counselor Dispositions: A Review of Expectations in the Counseling Program
In this assignment, you will analyze the counselor dispositions to familiarize yourself with expectations in the counseling program.
Use the attachment “Counselor in Training Review of Dispositions” to assess personal dispositions required to be a professional counselor.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Title: Identifying Scholarly and Nonscholarly Articles Scholarly Article: The scholarly article chosen for this assignment is “The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: A Review of the Literature” by M. K. G
Using the GCU Library, identify one scholarly article and one nonscholarly article. Discuss what characteristics make the article scholarly or not.
The DQ response must be 150-200 words and have at least one citation and one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list in APA format. -
Title: The Importance of Critically Analyzing and Using Scholarly Sources for Academic Research
Read “What is a Scholarly Resource?”, “Scholarly vs. Popular Sources,” and “The Special Checklist to Evaluate Scholarly vs. Popular Sources” from the “Getting Started With Scholarly Sources” guide in the GCU Library Citing Sources in APA 7th Edition webpage. Why is it important to critically analyze sources? Why are scholarly sources more appropriate for academic research? The DQ response must be 150-200 words and have at least one citation and one reference in APA format.