Professional Identity as a Clinician

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Counseling

Counseling Masters’ Programs

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“Think it Over” TOPICS LIST—CMHC, MCFC, & 5 credit course enrollment

1. How do personal beliefs influence your ethical practice as a counselor?

2. What does it mean to be an “authentic” counselor? What challenges have you experienced in your professional identity?

3. What kind of perceptions of success have influenced you as a counselor?

4. As you conducted an analysis on community mental health, what would you do to address the gaps as a counselor?

5. What ethical codes are associated with advocacy as a counselor?

6. How do mentors influence your contribution to the counseling field?

7. Complete your scale for Professional Identity Development and reflect on the results.

8. Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses in upholding core professional values of counseling.

9. Describe counseling practices that benefit both your professional growth and your clients’ needs.

10. What areas of growth can you address in your multicultural knowledge and awareness? What ethical considerations should you take?

11. What ethical steps do you need to address when using technology in counseling?

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