Personal Statement

I once read on a T-shirt

“Life” Available for limited time only. Limit one per person. Subject to change without notice. Provided “as is” and without notice. Nontransferable and is sole responsibility of the recipient…”

The fraises “subject to change without notice” and “sole responsibility” have been of significant importance in guiding my personal and professional development. Both have influenced my professional architype, allowing me to construct my role as a future psychologist. By first recognizing my “sole responsibility” in achieving my goals not only as self—gratification with the hopes of living a fulfilling life, but also with the mindfulness of improving the world I live in. During my clinical work, several experiences led me

My concept of treatment changed, allowing me to see each client’s unique presentation as a great opportunity for personal and professional growth. Most importantly, I learned that it was my responsibility to be flexible and adapt with the demands of the consumer, and to recognize that it is not the patient who fails but the therapist. Consequently, I dedicated my years of study and practice to acquire as much experience as possible with a wide range of diverse populations. In an effort to build myself professionally, I found myself desiring to work with the chronically mentally ill population, as they were said to be the most challenging patients. I wanted to challenge myself and strategically discover if I would be capable of working with such a complex and fascinating population. My training opportunities allowed me to provide individual therapy for adult inpatients with persistent and severe mental disorders, among many duties. These involvements were challenging and stimulating, offering me with an extensive variety of learning experiences, such as co-facilitating multiple groups with forensic and intellectually disabled populations. I lead and co-facilitated different types

It was through my work with them that I soon learned the significance of trauma and how it evolves and permeates the individual beyond adulthood. One more time I was faced with adapting and integrating essential aspects of the individual for a better and more comprehensive conceptualization. After being part of the numerous patients/clients lives, I recognized one fundamental “law of life”, life is subject to change without notice. This simple fraise has granted me the awareness of how fragile anyone’s life can be, and how susceptible we all are. Comprehending this basic concept has been paramount in developing myself as a genuine, and empathetic therapist, as any of us could find ourselves in the others’