Punctuality Analysis

Professional, competent practice for psychologists consists of demonstrating adherence to the principles of the profession, the way one presents themselves, and the action of taking responsibility for oneself (Fouad et al., 2009; Kaslow et al., 2009). Throughout my time at UND, I believe I have demonstrated those aspects of competent professional practice through my behavior, appearance, and my embracing of the precepts of the field of psychology. The following paper outlines my self-perceived skill areas within each competency, which are expected of graduate students within the field. I also outline areas for growth and strategies to achieve that growth.
Professionalism
Punctuality is a skill that I have acquired over many years and have

I often verbalize my responses as quickly as possible. I think this stems from my family experiences, where everyone was constantly interrupting one another’s explanations. I think that I learned my style of speech as a result of trying to get my full thought out before being cut off. In general though, this communication style can result in a fragmented speech pattern, with clarification happening afterwards. The best metaphor would be that I start by laying the frame for a wall and then I add the spackle and paint afterwards. This can be difficult for others to follow, which results in my message often being misunderstood. My family is used to this speech pattern, and my undergraduate university made no effort to correct this style of communication. In fact, this style of verbalization and intense communication were encouraged, with the expectation of later

I believe that I have the makings of a great counselor and researcher, but my language may not demonstrate this. Many of the shortcomings that have been addressed are related, I believe, to a lack of exposure to the right terminology, as well as exposure to a new professional environment. Many of the requirements for communicating my thoughts and the language used in that communication, are different than back home, or in my previous training environments. Thus, I need to continue exposing myself to relevant models, in order to grow this skill. I have begun this process by introducing additional readings and research literature, as well as seeking out training opportunities that will boost my exposure to appropriate terminology, concepts, and