Discussion:
Counselor Competence - Mental Health Counseling Class
Questions:
1.Define "counselor competence" in your own words. How is counselor competence addressed in both the professional ethical standards and in your own state's laws?
2.Describe specific ways in which you'll continue to develop and maintain your competence as a counseling professional after you receive your master's degree.
3.How will you address issues of burnout, impairment, or personal distress that may arise in your work as a counselor?
Include specific examples to illustrate your ideas, and support your discussion with references to the professional literature.