Assignment 1: Termination of the Counseling Relationship
In a 250-500-word essay, hypothetically terminate the counseling relationship with a client who has experienced trauma and abuse in the past and has now seen you, the counselor, for 8 months regarding this trauma.
1. Describe the successful termination of the client relationship.
2. Discuss strategies for helping the client to maintain change post-termination.
Include at least one scholarly reference in your paper within the last 5 years.
Assignment 2: Self-Reflection
You have been practicing counseling skills either on a volunteer or on yourself throughout this course. This paper is an opportunity to reflect on everything you learned. It is also an opportunity to examine yourself as a potential counselor.
You may write in the first-person perspective in this assignment.
Write a 500-750-word paper addressing the following:
1. What is the most significant information you learned about the skills required to be an effective counselor? Were there any skills that surprised you as you worked through the course?
2. What are your strengths as a potential counselor? These could be attending or communication skills, attitudes or behaviors that will be an asset in the counseling role.
3. What skills do you think will be most difficult for you? What might be your handicaps as a counselor?
4. What are some specific actions you will take to prepare yourself for your future practicum experience?
5. Review your text regarding consultant-counselor and the additional reading on the topic. Explain the role of consultant-counselor. Do you see yourself acting in this role? Why or why not?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.