Professional Development
Mentorship
As an emerging counselor, I recognize the distinct yet complementary roles that mentorship and supervision play in professional development. Supervision is a formal, evaluative process focused on clinical competence, ethical practice, and accountability, often required for licensure. Mentorship, by contrast, is a voluntary, non-evaluative relationship that nurtures counselor identity, confidence, and long-term career growth. While both offer guidance and support, mentorship allows for greater flexibility, mutuality, and exploration of broader professional goals beyond clinical performance.
In selecting a professional mentor, I value individuals with extensive clinical experience—especially in child and adolescent mental health—who embody a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach. A collaborative mentorship style that balances challenge with encouragement is essential, as is availability for consistent check-ins. I seek mentors who model ethical decision-making, offer constructive feedback, and connect me to professional networks. Compatibility in values, communication style, and career trajectory ensures the relationship is enriching and sustainable, especially when navigating internship, licensure, and balancing family life.
With mentor support, I aim to achieve several goals that align with my identity development as a counselor. These include strengthening clinical documentation by reviewing three case notes monthly for clarity and theoretical alignment; meeting biweekly to refine intervention strategies using Strength-Based CBT, Narrative and Existential Approach; attending one professional development event per quarter; receiving feedback to ensure alignment with counselor competencies; and developing a personalized self-care and supervision plan by semester’s end to support licensure preparation and long-term resilience. These goals reflect my commitment to intentional growth, ethical practice, and integration of mentorship into my evolving professional identity.
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