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Counselling Personal Statement

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Why are you interested in your chosen field and program? If only I could pinpoint when my passion for counselling fully exhibited itself. Truthfully, I began counselling those around me from as young as I can remember, except I was unaware of what I was doing. I countlessly found myself in a position where friends, family and even strangers felt safe confiding in me, and I felt comfort in knowing that in the midst of what seemed like others' chaos, I could help provide somebody else peace. From then on this sense of purpose and my dream to help spilled into every aspect of my life. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology to merely understand the human mind and why people act the way they do. I was drawn to this field to promote peace …show more content…

Through my previous work and volunteer experience within the public and private sectors of our community, I have gained extensive insights into the struggles neurotypical as well as neurodivergent children and young adults face. These experiences not only allowed me to build the tools and abilities to work with children and youth with a variety of different cognitive, social and behavioural challenges. But, has given me the unique experience and privilege of forming deep connections, with these individuals and insight into how to support them. I am eager to learn more in hopes to become a registered clinical counsellor working specifically with children, youth, as well as families in supporting developmental challenges as I have seen the lasting impacts child counsellors have had on the wellbeing and happiness of the children and their …show more content…

His conceptualization of people suffering as not to be found in the challenges that life can face us, but in the solutions resonates with the way I choose to live my life. Alderian theory places great emphasis on the individuality and uniqueness of people and the power our experiences have on molding us into who we are. I am a strong believer in the power personal experiences can have on creating our values and personality. When one distinguishes that shift in the locus of control, are they truly able to question their thoughts and taught belief systems. Only then do goal setting and achievement create a sense of purpose and fulfillment in one's

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