Free Essays on Why I Want To Be A Guidance Counselor

  1. If I Could Turn Back Time

    MY FUTURE PLANS When I was sixteen, there was one spring morning in my life that totally changed my vision of the future. That morning was devoted to a school outing to an experimental solar power plant in Nebraska. Suddenly, something, which was supposed to be a bit of scientific bore, became a turning...

  2. The Effective Counselor

    THE EFFECTIVE COUNSELOR 1 As I move forward in life, gaining wisdom about myself and the world around me, my sense of purpose evolves and changes. I am now on a path that will lead me to the field of counseling, where I will serve others by...

  3. Why I Want to Become a Psychologist

    as I can remember I was first, the family counselor, then the community “nurse”. It also became apparent to my mother, her friends and my friends that I am not one to share or discuss another person’s secrets no matter who asked or what tactics they used. Therefore, along with being the nurse I was...

  4. Why I Want to Become a Guidance Counselor

    Goals and Objectives: I wish to pursue a graduate degree in educational guidance to further my goal of working in a school as a childhood guidance counselor. I am interested in helping children of all ages develop as students and members of their communities. I have an undergraduate degree in child...

  5. Becoming a Chemical Dependency counselor

    this paper I want to explain what I have learned and how I have used this to grow in my development towards becoming a Chemical Dependency counselor. I will explain the strengths, liabilities and resources that I use to help me in my journey to become a Chemical Dependency counselor. Then I will talk...

  6. Best Memory I Ever Had

    Summer of 05’ What if there was a way to travel back in time. Where would you decide to go and why? If I had the choice I know exactly what time and event I would chose. Imagine you are thirteen years of age. You’re away at summer camp for the next two weeks of your life. Mind you this is your first...

  7. why are you here?

    point in my life, I am focusing on improving myself professionally by continuing my studies. This essay will explain the reasons for my decision to continue my education. In particular, it discusses what keeps me going, my plans for the near future, and why I am here today. First of all, I believe my background...

  8. Religious Guidance – Problem Solving in a Jewish Day School

    Religious Guidance – Problem Solving in a Jewish Day School Community Organization Ari Segal Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work Dr. Schnall January 1, 2001 The Problem Students at the Ramaz School have personal concerns about matters...

  9. Why Don't We Listen Better? James Peterson

    WHY DON'T WE LISTEN BETTER? BY JAMES C. PETERSEN BOOK REVIEW BY TERENCE M. SYKES LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA NOVEMBER 21, 2010 CONTENTS 1. BOOK SUMMARY 2. CRITIQUE 3. EVALUATION 4. APPLICATION BOOK SUMMARY When it comes to communication and the techniques necessary...

  10. Helping Skills Case

    to the school’s guidance counselor, principal, and all his teachers so maybe they can figure out what is going on at Thomas’s school that is making him not want to go to school. Once they have compared notes they may be able to figure out what has Thomas so upset that he doesn’t want to go to school...

  11. Character Analysis

    and many children were sucked into a false sense of security by joining a gang. As an adult looking back, I can see these issues clearly; however, as a child this was my way of life. Knowing that I always wanted to somehow help improve my community and create opportunities to learn from history has led...

  12. 4 Matt Review

    to say, for each of these disciplines. He says there are “two secret places in counselors’ lives” (McMinn, 1996, p. xi). Behind closed doors. The second, is about the “secret spiritual life of the Christian counselors” (McMinn, 1996, p. xi). McMinn (1996) says, “the power of change is found...

  13. Contrast

    "little white lie." As a young child I thought it was kind of cool. And, naturally, when I would come to him with a concern or question wondering what I should do, he generally advised me to lie. "Dad, I told Theresa that I would go over to her house, but now I would rather go to Sika's house to play...

  14. The Danger of Alcoholism

    too. There are many reasons why people turn to alcohol, and many reasons why they choose to get help. Some people choose to use alcohol because of pressure from family. Others feel peer pressure from friends. Some people simply want to experiment. There are also some that want to get away from a painful...

  15. Suicide Paper

    Suicide Intervention I am counseling a 15-year-old boy, Josh, whose girlfriend killed herself after they broke-up. Josh cut school yesterday, and I know that he has been drinking heavily since his girlfriend’s funeral. This morning he is at school and is sober. I have called Josh into my...

  16. Importance of Guidance and Instructions

    The Importance of Following Instructions and Guidance While on the Battlefield. It is very important to follow instructions and guidance while on the battlefield field for the simple fact of, it will lead to disaster. If soldiers are horse-playing, not...

  17. Personal Ethics and Values

    doesn't mean our own values or ethics are wrong, it just means we think and see things differently than others. I would like to believe that most people have a good sense of ethics and values, I think the foundation to good morals and ethics knows the difference between right and wrong, this is not an inherent...

  18. Looking for Resolution

    I am a Raleigh native born and raised. I spent my 12 years in the WCPSS. I was brought up to believe in the system and it wouldn’t let you down. I am writing this to let you know that Wake County Public Schools has let down my son. They have let me down. I went into this situation naïve that it...

  19. Persuasive Essay- Depression in Schools

    extreme anxiety, and even so far as suicidal or self harm tendencies. Already there are some of you doubting where I’m coming from. Because how could I know the procedures of a school system? Well, as this school so often loves to, I’m going to reference the handbook. While there is a page dedicated to...

  20. Who Am I

    friends and close relatives always say when I share to them my problem.To speak the words, is very easy but difficult to make a move. In whatever way you try to explain your side, they will never understand you unless they experienced the same thing. That is why most of the time we carry the burdens by...

  21. BSHS 312 Week 5 Individual Assignment Paper on a Personal Model of Helping

    knowing his or her therapist or counselor does understand him or her then he or she will believe he or she is safe and accept the help offer by the therapist or counselor. One could possibly set his or her on goals for change or except those of the therapist or counselor. “Person-centered therapy holds...

  22. Why I Choose Washington and Lee University

    Why I choose Washington & Lee and what I will contribute to the W&L community. My timetable for a normal day in the W&L campus: 7 a.m: Get up. Take a deep breath. Open the window to enjoy the beautiful glow of Lexington’s dawn. 7.30 a.m: Go to the gym. Work out. Then take a shower. 8.30 a...

  23. Army Health, Can I Dip in a Building.

    for separation those who cannot be rehabilitated. The use of tobacco is not condoned by the Army and goes against Army health promotion. That is why the Army has a tobacco control program. To instill Army health promotion, all forms of tobacco intended for human consumption are prohibited to initial...

  24. Narrative Therapy and Its Growing Success Stories and Literature

    Stephen Ford October 11, 2013 Narrative Therapy and Its Growing Success Stories and Literature Part I Introduction Within family therapy there is a therapeutic model that is in the “forefront of today’s theory and practice and it centers on the metaphor...

  25. Addressing the Differences

    Denice Cousins SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Don Frey December 7, 2009 Environmental Ethical Issues A current event I would like to discuss is to have and to hold as couples we take vows. Do we really mean what we say when standing before the preacher, judge, or whoever...

  26. Developmental Assets for Adolescents

    Developmental Assets for Adolescents I chose the adolescent age level because this will be the last level of teaching a child will have before they are considered adults and in college. What the child has learned to this point, I feel, can make or break their future. I thought these developmental assets...

  27. Best Practices in Critical Thinking and Decision Making

    early in life I became the helper. I was always the one who played the teacher with the neighborhood children. I was the tutor of the block. I even became the neighborhood hairdresser at Easter time for my girlfriends. But after high school I never saw college in the plan. I always felt I was too stupid...

  28. I Just Wanna Be Average Essay

    the vocational education program in order to explain several reasons why students who go through high school are bored with the material, discouraged to try better, or just are not motivated for school. From my previous experiences I can agree with Rose’s critique of the school system because a student’s...

  29. Spiritual Discernment COUN 522

    situation as a vocational counselor without imposing any of his person values on that client. Keywords: Spiritual, discernment, God, decision-making Spiritual Discernment and Vocational Counseling Personal Position I consider common sense as very important. Several years ago, I went to a minister’s...

  30. Do Gifted and Talented Students Need Special Schools?

    For years there has been an ongoing debate regarding the best kinds of programs for gifted students. In my research I have found there is no straightforward right solution. A great deal relies on the characteristics of the children, their particular types of giftedness...

  31. behavioral intervention

    strategies set up for Jackson are not successful in controlling his screaming outburst when he is angry, does not get his way, does not want to do something or wants to be left alone then other intervention strategies will have to be addressed. In order to know if this is necessary the teacher should...

  32. Home Schooling

    There are many reasons why a parent would choose home schooling over public schools. First off, with home schooling a child can learn at a quicker pace while engaging in activities that interest them. Next, the dire condition of public schools can be another reason why a child is kept at home. Finally...

  33. Why Need a Religion?

    Why do we need a Religion? By Yahya Ibrahim Lecture delivered at UWA, Western Australia on 14 September 2002 Introduction The question posed in today’s lecture is "Why do we need a religion?" I am not going to answer this particular question directly. In fact, I view the "religion" itself as being...

  34. A day in my school

    middle – school lab partners… glare at me. I close my eyes. This is what I’ve been dreading, I am sitting alone.”(pg.3) “Rachel Bruin, my ex – friend. She stares at something above my left ear. Words climb up my throat… If there is anyone in the entire galaxy I am dying to tell what really happened, its...

  35. Learning How to Deal Bipolar Disorder

    I was 12 years old when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, being bipolar does not form my identity. Just because I have bipolar disorder does not mean it controls everything I do. I control it. Bipolar disorder has an influence on how I feel, behave and how my personality is, but it does...

  36. Why Mitt Romney Would Make a Good President

    Why Mitt Romney will be a good president Ten years ago, I walked into the White House press room and shocked the reporters there by announcing that later that summer, I would be leaving my job as counselor to the president to return to Texas. The decision was agonizingly difficult and purely personal...

  37. emotionally focused couples paper

    Paper Andrea Hayden- Davis BSHS 385 Nikia Crump October 26, 2015 Nonverbal and Verbal skills The verbal and nonverbal skills of the counselor in this video are very apparent when she is working with this couple. She is very clear and concise when working with the couple. As far her nonverbal...

  38. Lord of the Flies: Write an Essay Exploring Four of the Main Symbols and Their Relevance, Explain Which One(S) You See as Most Useful to the Reader and Why

    Lord of the Flies: Write an essay exploring four of the main symbols and their relevance, explain which one(s) you see as most useful to the reader and why? William Golding lived from 1911- 1993, and was seen as one of the most inspiring and influential English novelists of the twentieth century. In many...

  39. Career Goals Paper

    As I started this paper, I had a hard time figuring out what I want to be or what I want to do with my degree in psychology. I was originally an elementary education major when I started school about twelve years ago. I had a passion for helping children. I still have that passion, honestly. I am thinking...

  40. My Things

    | | There are so many issues to address these days, it was hard to come up with just one to write about. I chose to write about school shootings. It is something that takes to heart for everyone and affects everyone. School shootings date back all the way to 1927. So much violence in schools can...

  41. PSY 240 Week 4 Individual Assignment To Eat Or Not To Eat

    Click Following Link To Purchase http://www.uopcoursetutorials.com/PSY-240/PSY-240-Week-4-Individual-Assignment-To-Eat-or-Not-to-Eat You are a counselor for those suffering from eating disorders. Today, you have two different group sessions: one consisting of clients with obesity issues, and one dealing...

  42. Social Work Reaction to Gays

    surroundings. I want to be believed that I am a very understanding person and that I would not judge or have problems working with people that are different from me. I grew up pretty much in a normal family; with my mother, father, and brother. Both of my parents worked full time and my brother and I went to...

  43. Why Don't We Listen Better?

    James C. (2007) Why Don’t We Listen Better? HEY! After reading the book “Why don’t we listen better?” I came to understand the many processes that listening entails. This book was divided into parts with a total of five parts and quite a few chapters within each part. I will not be able...

  44. Having Hope in Our Foundational School System

    suing their state in order to reform funding. In Shenandoah, Pennsylvania budget cuts were so extreme that “one district has one school counselor, one guidance counselor, one art teacher and one gym teacher for more than 1,000 students. It no longer has a librarian. Funding for buses was cut in 2011, and...

  45. Colleges

    said he knows college officials and some high school counselors are aware of the importance of the FAFSA position, but, “I donʼ’t know that it is widely known, particularly among the counselors, and almost certainly not among the students. But I do understand there are a handful of people who are...

  46. Mat Rempit

    most of them are school dropouts. A large number of them work as dispatchers, factory workers and burger sellers. They are sensation seekers, they want the thrill and to feel excited. Riding a motorbike is the cheapest way for them to do this. If they have RM10 or RM5, they can go round town for the...

  47. Psychology - Analysis

    expect to earn anything in between US$ 35,000 to US$ 65,000 per year. More onpsychologist average salary. In the state of California (USA), where I am licensed, the term psychologist is protected by state law (Business and Professions Code Sections 2900-2918). This means that only a person who has...

  48. Mentor in English

    experienced person. A counselor, tutor, guide, guru, supporter and an adviser. For me, English is a quite hard and challenging subject. It is said that English is the universal language. As such, there is no denying that we really have to study the language and learn to speak it fluently. I still remember...

  49. EFCT

     We begin with the counselor and a man and women, her clients. The counselor is able to use observation and recognize nonverbal reaction as the couple engages in conversation. The ability to read body language and absorb what is being felt simply by observing nonverbal cues. The man would cross...

  50. History of Murica

    Part I: The Problem. In the aftermath of the Columbine school shootings, parents were eager to find someone or something to take the blame for the tragedy. We as Americans are a culture that has to be able to control the outcome of our everyday lives. When something happens that catches us off guard...

  51. My Mentor in English

    experienced person. A counselor, tutor, guide, guru, supporter and an adviser. For me, English is a quite hard and challenging subject. It is said that English is the universal language. As such, there is no denying that we really have to study the language and learn to speak it fluently. I still remember...

  52. O God, Save Me! Religions in Disaster Management

    sins. They feel relieved of mental agony, long-cherished burdens, sometimes, enthused to live a changed life. Some seek the help of their friend or counselors to sort out their fear and anxiety. Some get away from depression after a long struggle. People go to temples, churches… offer prayers, petitions...

  53. Teratergens

    Interview with a Counselor Tyiesha Williams Dr. Sue Sadik Mental Health Counseling 08/10/2008 I interviewed a therapist III by the name of Rasheda Kelly. She currently has a master’s degree in social work and has her LCSSW. Mrs. Kelly has been in the mental health field...

  54. Guidance

    1. After reading and refelcting on the ideas presented in the chapter on guidance, share the way children and adults related to each other where you grew up.  Some ideas to consider... how the adults communicated with each other and with children the ways adults showed affection or disciplined children ...

  55. BSHS 322 Week 5 Fnal individual Human Services Manager Exercise

    their ability and whenever an issue arises the manager must decide the best way to handle that situation. Sometimes the outcome is not what the manager wants to do but it is the best recourse for all involved. It is the responsibility of the manager to make sure their staff is properly trained and is kept...

  56. Being yourself

    When I read the 500 word essay title, I had a lot of things come to my mind about myself, but I didn't know how to put it into words.I started writing things down about what I thought was unique about myself and was finally able to begin typing my essay.The first thing that I thought of was my aspirations...

  57. Gay Marriage in Nj

    1992) At this point, one should schedule a conference with the students’ parents. It may also be helpful to invite the school principle and/or guidance counselor. At the meeting the teacher and parents should develop a strategy to address certain behaviors. For two weeks, the program should be tested...

  58. Be the Solution, Stand Up.

    would show us movie clips, tell us stories, and involve us in activities about bullying. I felt that my school really cared about us the students, as well as showing us that we could go to any teacher or counselor if we were having any problems. The next step to help stop bullying is to inform the parents...

  59. Baby Boomers in College

    than for their parents of the Great Depression generation. “College just isn’t for me,” cries the helpless senior, “I don’t know where to go, I’m not smart enough, and I can’t afford it.” Whether this statement is used as an excuse or it is sincerely believed is irrelevant. There are more...

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