My third quarter in the Counseling program at Palo Alto University started yesterday. I am taking two courses this term: COUN612 Life Span Development and COUN634 Diagnosis. Today, I am sharing with you what these courses are about and some of my hopes for this quarter.
Tag: #mentalhealth
My Self-Care Strategies
While I have always enjoyed walking, my physician has highlighted the ole of weightlifting in preventing muscle loss. As I type these words, I am hoping to maintain this routine when my workload intensifies. For now, I am letting go of that concern and enjoying this amount of exercise while it lasts.
The Power of Self-Reflection
What stands out to me the most from this past quarter is the realization that becoming a reflective practitioner is more than an academic exercise. It is a way of being. In my career as a teacher educator, I have known this for a while. I have seen that when teachers self-reflect, they develop a deeper understanding of their students’ needs, leading to more effective teaching practices.
My First Residency
Residency is an intensive program designed to deepen our theoretical knowledge and to hone our practical counseling skills. The days ahead promise a rigorous yet rewarding schedule, filled with workshops and role-playing sessions.
Thinking about Hope
Hope is a key ally in building resilience. It enables clients to face setbacks with courage and perseverance. It offers a counterbalance to the despair or anxiety that many experience, not by eliminating these feelings, but by providing a perspective that coexists with them. Hope offers a glimpse of light in darkness.
The Transformative Power of Music in My Life
Music is a universal language that speaks to the collective soul, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers sometimes with its healing embrace, and sometimes with its irresistible invitation to just dance.
Interview: Dr. Alyx MacTernan
In this interview, Dr. MacTernan shares her motivations for pursuing a career in mental health, her perspectives on the challenges facing the field, and her experiences that have shaped her approach to teaching and counseling. She also discusses the evolving role of technology in mental health and offers advice to students...
Beyond Accreditation: Transforming Mental Health Culture in Higher Education
Faculty and staff are the backbone of academic institutions, yet their mental health is often sidelined by a culture that perpetuates a cycle of stress and silence. To dismantle this, we must first recognize the unique pressures faced by those in academia, as well as the dire consequences of ignoring them.
Life as an Act of Acceptance
We become more likely to enter relationships from a position of strength and self-assuredness, rather than seeking approval from others. Understanding that our worth is not dependent on others’ opinions helps in maintaining self-esteem, especially in difficult times.
Hit Pause!
We are in a time where busyness is often mistaken for productivity. But is it truly productive if our minds are scattered and our souls feel depleted?
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