Description
Unit 10 – The Next Steps
INTRODUCTION
Research is a creative process. Identification of opportunities and challenges is essential to the development of research skills. Opportunities and challenges are unique to each researcher and may include a wealth of relevant information upon which to build. This refines the research question so that it is reasonable and feasible to study, and helps to narrow down the professional literature to determine which theories apply. Personal and Professional Self-Care Plan
The same holds true for clinical mental health counselors. There are always challenges and opportunities for professional and personal development. As you complete the final assignments for this Capstone Course and enter into clinical practice, the process of reflection and receiving feedback is a powerful tool for overall growth. Personal and Professional Self-Care Plan
OBJECTIVES
To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate scholarly thinking and professional communication based on the APA publication manual.
2. Demonstrate reflective listening skills.
3. Accept ongoing feedback, and demonstrate a personal and professional self-care plan.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Unit 10 Study Studies
Web sites
Use the Internet to visit and review the following Web sites:
Optional – Library Article
You may choose to read this article, available in the Library, to augment your understanding of this unit’s topics.
6. Huber & Savage’s (2009) article, “Promoting Research as a Core Value in Master’s-Level Counselor Education,” in Counselor Education & Supervision, volume 48, issue 3, pages 67-178. Personal and Professional Self-Care Plan
Discussion 1: At least 2 minimum references needed.
Scholarly Feedback From Colleagues
How has your concept of research and your role within the system of mental health professionals changed through the completion of your project proposal? Consider the faculty and peer feedback you have received. What lessons have you learned?
Personal and Professional Self-Care Plan
What are the opportunities for you if you were to actually implement your proposed study?
Finally, share your final project with a mental health colleague in your work setting or personal network. Ask your colleague to read your paper and provide feedback. Summarize the feedback you receive, and describe your experiences with receiving feedback. If you wish to submit your proposed research to a peer-reviewed journal, what improvements would you make prior to submission?
Discussion 2: At least 2 minimum references needed. .
Personal and Professional Self-Care Plan
Based on the American Counseling Association (ACA) and American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) Web sites, describe three things you have learned about professional competency. Also, describe the continuing education workshops you will pursue as you enter into clinical practice that will strengthen your theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and personal self-care.
Discussion 1: Scholarly Feedback from Colleagues
Through participation in this project, my concept of research and role within the system of mental health professionals has changed in different ways. First, I have realized that realized that research is more than just carrying out a study. It is…
Discussion 2: Personal and Professional Self-Care Plan
From American Counseling Association (ACA) and American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) Web sites, there are a number of things I have learned about professional competency. One, being a profession in the counseling profession means being more than just learning and qualifying. It means being a solution….
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