My Journey by Vickie Ray

As I begin this journey, I look back to the hopes and dreams of an approaching future.

Community Service Bethany Baptist Head Start Marshall County Christmas Coalition Tornado Relief and Clean-up Blessings in a Backpack

Professional Development Bully Prevention 1.Effects on all groups Northeast Alabama Early Childhood Conference 1.Building Character 2.MAC Use Substance Abuse Counseling

Professional Development Critical Friends Group A CFG is a professional learning community consisting of approximately 8-12 educators who come together voluntarily at least once a month for about 2 hours. Group members are committed to improving their practice through collaborative learning.

Theoretical Orientation B.F. Skinner’s Behavior Theory Operant conditioning All behavior is learned People lack necessary skills to cope Use of reinforcers

Theoretical Orientation Behavior Therapy Techniques 1.Reinforcement 2.Role-Play 3.Modeling 4.Relaxation 5.Assertiveness Training 6.Goal Setting

Theoretical Orientation Personal observation Carl Rogers 1.Empathy 2.Unconditional Positive Regard 3.Congruence

WE CHANGE OUR BEHAVIOR WHEN THE PAIN OF STAYING THE SAME BECOMES GREATER THAN THE PAIN OF CHANGING. HENRY CLOUD

Personal Philosophy Human nature We all have a story to share Acceptance does not mean approval Out of focus

Personal Philosophy Use of reinforcement to manage behavior What motivates Building an environment that supports change Only the client can make a change Change is relative

Personal Philosophy Work with client is on a continuum Change must be internalized Influences on style Role in the school 1.Student Services 2.Collaborate with and support staff

Course Summary Theory Research Paper Personal Theoretical Orientation

Course Summary (Theory) CACREP standard II G-e: Counseling theories that provide the student with models to conceptualize client presentation and that help the student select appropriate counseling interventions. Students will be exposed to models of counseling that are consistent with current professional research and practice in the field so they begin to develop a personal model of counseling. Personal application

Course Summary Skills Final Session Plan Visualize Direction of Treatment Practice skills CACREP II 5kb and LO II Demonstrates in a role-play counseling setting various strategies presented in the course.

Course Summary (Skills) Growth process in taping

Course Summary Multicultural Issues Multicultural Autobiography CACREP-2009.INT.2.G.2SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY— studies that provide an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural society.

Course Summary (Multicultural) Life lessons

Course Summary Practicum Case summary presentation CACREP-2009.INT.2.G.1which addresses PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION AND ETHICAL PRACTICE. Group supervision experience Experience group dynamics from participants view.

Clinical Experience Placement choices Conversations with Jeremiah on the Magic of Counseling by Geoffrey Yager

Clinical Experience Fox “How did you get that deer to come in out of the storm” Coyote “I just went out there in the meadow, made a connection with the deer as I sat there, and little by little, we came in together.” Experience with “Jane”

Clinical Experience Small group challenges Whole group guidance Am I ready Summer intern hours –Scheduling –Enrollment

Personal Growth and Development Work Family Reappearing grief

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Career Goals School Guidance Counselor Part-time Agency Work –Experience –Reaching others Education Contributions –To clients –To profession (experiment)

Thank-you to all my professors that have invested so much of yourself and your time in me and congratulations to all of us who are graduating.