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Clinical Mental Health Personal Statement

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In my current postpartum doula profession, I am passionate about offering co-counseling to support my clients in feeling deeply seen, heard, and honored. Co-counseling is the reason I discovered my aspirations to become a psychotherapist. My vision is to utilize the Masters in Clinical Mental Health (MCMH) degree from Adams State University to support mothers, families, and children who are facing unhealed trauma and mental health issues. My goal is to help others heal from the shackles of trauma and to lead a thriving life. Presently I am enrolled in the Somatic Experiencing (SE) program, and intend to pursue certification in Perinatal Mental Health, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR post-completion of the MCMH education. I foresee working …show more content…

Earning my M.S. Marketing degree from the University of Utah in 2001, I graduated Cum Laude (with honors). In 2020, I completed a 6-month long Innate Postpartum Care Certification training, while being a full-time mother of an energetic 4-year-old. My strong will, intellect, and desire to succeed are boons to my educational objectives. For 26 years I have been seeking my vocational purpose, and the counseling path feels highly suited to my constitution and values. Once I become a counselor I will know for certain if this is indeed my calling. I am committed to this path, highly organized, and deeply passionate about helping others improve their life circumstances. Motherhood has prepared me for time management and the ability to get work done under pressure and …show more content…

Working with such a person, I do not feel it would be appropriate for me to share any of my divergent beliefs or judgments about their standpoint(s). They are my client and have hired me to help them, so I would not disclose these differences. The only exception to this is if they intend to harm themselves or others. I intend to increase my awareness around anything I find triggering that they share. Aiming to avoid any personal negative projections on the therapeutic relationship. I may require added time for self-care: deep breathing, mindfulness, time in nature, and exercise before engaging with said client. If I was unable to be unbiased in our time together, I’d refer them to a trusted suitable

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