Benchmark - Applied Counseling Techniques Reflection
Mezirow (1990) stated that reflection is a critical aspect of the learning process. To reflect on one’s actions, experiences, and progress provides the individual a platform for continued growth.
In 750-1,000 words, reflect on a counseling encounter or observation with a student in your practicum experience where you or your clinical site supervisor applied one or more of the counseling theories or group counseling techniques. Remember to maintain confidentiality of the student who participated. (Client-centered therapy)
Include the following:
Identify the counseling theories or group counseling techniques that were used.
How did you or your clinical site supervisor demonstrate personal or social counseling techniques and other school counseling skills in a school setting while collaborating with students, families, staff, or administration?
- Were the school counseling techniques effective? If not, what techniques do you believe may have worked better?
- What was the outcome of the encounter with the student?
- How would you evaluate your performance or your clinical site supervisor’s performance in this school counseling setting?