As a counselor-in-training, it is important to reflect on the ongoing development of your professional identity. Using resources provided in the Learning Resources for Week 9, select a writing topic from the provided “Think It Over” Topic List. Identifying a minimum of three additional scholarly references to support your perspectives and reflect on your internship site, you will submit an analysis of your chosen topic regarding Professional Identity, including the following:
- Overview of your chosen topic
- In depth reflection of your insights regarding the counselor role related to your chosen topic
- Description of the aspects of your site that are relevant in the exploration of your topic (i.e. population, key diagnoses, and geographical location).
- Analysis of the ACA Code of Ethics Considerations as they pertain to your chosen topic.
- Professional Dispositions relevant to your chosen topic.
- Opportunities to impact Social Change mission as they pertain to your chosen topic.
DUE 4/29/24 by 5:00 PM E/T
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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Counseling
Counseling Masters’ Programs
6682a/6682b PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT (cmhc & mfc)
Using this template, you will select a writing topic from the provided “Think It Over” list. Identifying a minimum of three scholarly references to support your perspectives and reflecting upon your internship site, you will submit an analysis of your chosen topic regarding Professional Identity.
OVERVIEW OF SELECTED TOPIC___________________________________
What topic did you select from the list? Why did you choose this specific topic? Discuss the relevance of this topic to your development as a counseling professional.
COUNSELOR ROLE REFLECTION___ __________________
How does your chosen topic present itself within your counseling role? In what ways could you demonstrate intentionality within your counseling role with regard to your topic?
KEY ASPECTS OF THE FIELD PLACEMENT SITE __________________
What characteristics of your field site are relevant to your chosen topic? What assets and challenges does your field site offer with regard to your chosen topic?
ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS __________________
Referencing the ACA Code of Ethics , what ethical and legal considerations do you note regarding your chosen topic?
PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS______ __________________
Referencing the professional dispositions identified in your Individual Internship Plan, discuss the specific dispositions within the context of your chosen topic.
SOCIAL CHANGE IMPLICATIONS___ __________________
What are the social change implications of your chosen topic?
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55401
www.waldenu.edu
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Counseling
Counseling Masters’ Programs
“Think it Over” TOPICS LIST—CMHC, MCFC, & 5 credit course enrollment