Final Paper—Self-Reflective Paper
During this course, you have examined theory, process, and methods in the fields of consultation and supervision. You have ideally gained theoretical and empirical knowledge as well as relevant practical skills needed to function as consultants and supervisors.
For the Final Paper, you demonstrate your self-awareness and insight via a paper that synthesizes your reflections from both the in-residence and online components of this course.
In this paper, you should choose either supervision or consultation (clearly identifying which area) and include the following:
- Your follow-up thoughts and reflections based on feedback you received and experiences you had in-residence
- A discussion of your strengths and skills that require further development
- Specific plans for professional growth related to your skills that require further development, including an honest evaluation of your ability to provide culturally competent supervision or consultation
- A description of your current theoretical orientation to supervision or consultation, how you arrived at this decision, and the key factors that have influenced you
The paper should be 10 pages, in correct APA format (1 inch margins, 12 point font), and should include relevant citations and references that are listed in hanging, indented format.
Required Readings
Ardichvili, A. (2000). Critical dilemmas for the independent consultant. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 52(2), 133–141.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Brown, D., Pryzwansky, W. B., & Schulte, A. C. (2011). Psychological consultation and collaboration: Introduction to theory and practice (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Chapter 12, “Ethical and Legal Considerations” (pp. 250–263)
Leonard, H. S. (1999). Becoming a consultant: The real stories. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 51(1), 3–13.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Required Media
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2006). Irvin Yalom: Live case consultation [Video file].
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 90 minutes.
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2007). Arnold Lazarus: Live case consultation [Video file].
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 66 minutes.
Answer preview
Going through the in-resident aspect of this course gave me a different but welcoming experience. I got a chance to observe the practical application of the knowledge we gather during lectures and reading materials. When a student is in school, they mostly gain a theoretical understanding of what the course entails. However, gaining practical experience requires a person to move from the classroom into the field and apply what they learned. The experience also allowed me to add to my knowledge pool by interacting with peers and experts from various medical professions. The in-residence experience was quite beneficial because it accorded me an opportunity to learn and internalize ethical principles and standards of mental health care.
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