Doctoral Portfolio Links
Counseling
Counseling CACREP Doctoral Competencies (2016):
a. Scholarly examination of theories relevant to counseling
b. Integration of theories relevant to counseling
c. Conceptualization of clients from multiple theoretical perspectives
d. Evidence-based counseling practices
e. Methods for evaluating counseling effectiveness
f. Ethical and culturally relevant counseling in multiple settings
Artifacts of Counseling Competency
Artifact 1 – This artifact demonstrates (CACREP competency a,b,d,e, and f) as this theory of Social Cognitive Career Theory applies to clients within career development. This presentation was comprehensive in the teaching and foundational understanding of elements of intersect between intrapersonal development and career.
The following artifacts' Case Conceptualization, Self Reflection and Experience Certification demonstrates (CACREP competency a, b, c, d, e and f)
Artifact 2 – This artifact demonstrates a comprehensive mastery of (CACREP competencies a, b, c, d, e and f). This case conceptualization was successfully completed with clients through clinical practice.
Artifact 3 – This artifact demonstrates my understanding of clinical practice through the practicum experience. I was able to identify current level of clinical understanding and demonstrating competencies of (d) evidence-based counseling practices, (e) methods for evaluating counseling (f) ethical and culturally relevant counseling in multiple settings.
Artifact 4 – This artifact demonstrates competencies (CACREP competencies a, b, c, d, and f), including certifications and counselor licensure through professional counseling practice.
CACREP-Aligned Syllabi for Counseling Competencies:
COUC 850 Advanced Career Counseling:
COUC 998 Practicum:
Counseling Reflection
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Reflect on the process of developing leadership-level knowledge, skills, and practices in this competency. What has been especially impactful/meaningful/important to you personally and professionally?
Counseling has been a calling since I was 13 years old. As a graduating 8th-grade student, I wrote a letter to myself. In this letter, I wrote that I wanted to be a therapist when I grew up. I found this letter three years ago, and it made me feel accomplished that I had been led my God to complete my God-given purpose. Analyzing my growth as a clinical mental health counselor, I feel Liberty University’s program has led me successfully as a counselor and as a counselor educator. I have seen myself grow with my clinical skills and transitioned from associate to fully licensed while in this PhD program.
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Describe an area of strength that you have developed while in the program in this area of competency. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation?
My clinical skills continued to develop throughout the PhD program. I have aspirations to obtain my supervision license and will seek to apply when my hours will qualify me to supervise new clinicians. I look forward to leading and supervising new clinicians and graduate students.
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Describe an area of challenge/growth opportunity in this competency area. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area?
A challenge or growth opportunity within counseling has been to measure counseling effectiveness during termination of a client. Prior to my experience in the doctoral program, I did not do post-test measures. This program has expanded my clinical awareness and I have implemented these measurements within my private practice.
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Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I actively ask God to send me the clients that are meant to be within my practice. I often pray with my clients and implement Christian-based integration methods in treatment planning. I believe that each one of my clients is sent from God. It is my duty to serve the purpose that he wants for me within counseling.