During the in-residence component of the course, you interacted with and received feedback from faculty and peers, participated in academic sessions, and practiced skills development. What did you learn from participating in the in-residence component of the course? What was the most valuable aspect of the in-residence component, both professionally and personally? Consider future steps for your continued professional development.
By Day 4
Post a synthesis of your experiences during the in-residence component and the online course in Weeks 1 through 9. Then, explain which aspects were most valuable for you both personally and professionally. Be sure to include any insights gained from the Learning Resources and from the in-residence component. Finally, explain what professional development steps you will take to continue building on what you learned and experienced online and during the in-residence component.
Be sure to support your post with specific references to the Learning Resources.
Required Readings
Brown, D., Pryzwansky, W. B., & Schulte, A. C. (2011). Psychological consultation and collaboration: Introduction to theory and practice (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Glasser, J. K. (2002). Factors related to consultant credibility. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 54(1), 28–42. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Answer preview
One of the things I noticed during the in-residence component of this course was the lack of trust between psychologists and their patients. This lack of trust affected the quality of mental health care they received. The credibility of a consultant is very important because it aids in the performance of their duties (Glasser, 2002). Without being credible, very few people would trust that a consultant, especially on matters of mental health, will provide them with the required standard of care. Mental health issues are quite sensitive, and as such, a person dealing with these issues will more often than not open up to someone they perceive as credible. A consultant’s credibility is vital to gaining a patient’s trust. The level of care a consultant provides to a patient determines the credibility the patient attaches to their service. Therefore, I will strive to provide high-quality care to all patients, which will require intense studying and a willingness to learn from colleagues.
