I have always been the type of person who wants to help those around me. I only understood how to achieve this by following in my family’s footsteps and devoting my life to the medical field. For the past couple of years, I have made progress toward these goals by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Working in the field as an EMT has significantly changed my outlook on my future career and has shown me that mental health is my true passion. My experiences as an EMT have shown me that many people in our community silently struggle with mental health crises and feel unable to ask for help due to societal stigmas, limited availability/resources, financial burdens, or other deterring obstacles. …show more content…
I have witnessed several communities that lack adequate resources for mental health services. I have noticed that our homeless communities struggle with mental health issues and receive limited care due to financial requirements, along with the inability to establish consistent follow-up care, resulting in the negation of any progress toward treatment. Furthermore, I have seen limited opportunities for LGBT+ youth to receive access to mental health resources due to societal stigmas and the requirement for parental authorization. Having the opportunity to give back to a community that I identify with would be an invaluable experience for …show more content…
The first is fostering appropriate counseling practices for people with diverse backgrounds and upbringings. Our local community has shown significant growth in recent years, and I believe utilizing proper counseling skills with a diverse clientele is crucial. Furthermore, I recognize the importance of intersectionality within the counseling profession, as individuals deserve to receive specific and personalized care. Correspondingly, I would appreciate the opportunity to work with Dr. Kenneth M. Coll and his devotion to counseling practices with youth populations who experience limited access to mental health resources due to economic disparities, rural isolation, etc. I am also interested in studying counseling practices regarding addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. In my opinion, I believe that Nevadan residents have a challenging task of avoiding addiction due to the vast availability of alcohol consumption, gambling, nicotine usage, and other drug use within the area. Furthermore, I am interested in training under Professor Adrienne Renwick to study the intricacies of counseling techniques toward addiction. Lastly, the ability to contribute to the Downing Clinic to offer low-cost mental health services to underserved communities would be an invaluable
On 10/29/2015 SO EMT Perez was dispatched to PV-119 regaurding foot pain. SO EMT Perez knocked and was verbally greeted in by the resident a Mrs. Suzanne Truss. Mrs. Suzanne Truss was very stressed and seemingly overwhelmed and she stated that she had foot pain but before SO EMT Perez had a chance to evaluate Mrs. Suzanne Truss got up on her own strength from her bedside and proceeded to walk to her bathroom with assistance of her walker. Mrs.Suzanne Truss wanted SO EMT Perez present in the bathroom because she stated it made her less nervous. After Mrs. Suzanne Truss finished in the bathroom and walked to her bed SO EMT Perez began an assesment which revealed the following; Blood Pressure 110/72, pulse rate of 75bpm, and foot pain of the
NAMI & Active Minds join us to discuss how they help students living w/ mental illness or addiction on college campuses Join us tonight for Many Pathways: Addiction as we share art, resources, and recovery stories from addiction Kevin Shird shares how he went from drug dealer to community leader in his book "Lessons of Redemption" Colleges often lack resources to handle the onset of addiction or mental illness among students. Susan Pompa of NCAAD-MD is our moderator for Many Pathways: Addiction Vickie L. Walters of Reach Health Services will share her expertise on substance abuse treatment at Many Pathways: Addiction Kevin Shird 's "Lessons of Redemption" presents a case for incorporating compassion as a solution to the drug war Thank
Portfolio Reflection Form Name: Alexis Wilkerson Advocacy Project Course: ADRE 6703 Foundations of Addictions and Clinical Counseling Semester: Fall 2015 Competencies addressed: Knowledge: Counseling, Prevention, and Intervention C.1 the principles addiction education, prevention, intervention and consultation C.10. the principles of addiction and mental health, including prevention, intervention, consultation, education and advocacy, as well as operation of programs and networks that promote mental health in a multicultural society Skills and Practice: Counseling, Prevention, and Intervention D.4.
Kevin Herrera Period 4 Government 10/21/15 Mr. Decker EMT Research Project One of my prefered careers is to be an EMT. This stands for Emergency Medical Technician. The five jobs that are related to this are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Ambulance drivers, Attendants and Biological Technicians.
Throughout my life, I have always had an interest in mental health and helping others who are struggling with a mental illness. As a sophomore in high school, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend a course provided by the organization teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) which culminated with my certification in teen mental health aid. After this training, I have been able to support and
I’m currently a student at San Joaquin Valley College, working towards becoming a certified medical assistant in which I have proficiency in typing skills and accomplished CPR and HIPAA certification. My passion is the medical field where I can assist the needs and services of others while being able to connect and create a comfortable environment for patients. On an interpersonal level, I excel as a conversationalist to personalize each interaction I encounter. With previous volunteer work for organizations, I’ve come to realize I strive in wanting to make a positive difference in people’s lives and hope to one day be able to do it on a daily basis. Making a difference in people’s lives at times can take the littlest effort and in doing so
Section 1: Professional Development Plan For most of my life I have been motivated to help people so when I made the decision to continue my education at Walden University, I knew that I was ready for the journey. I am currently seeking a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I am expected to graduate in the winter of 2025. This paper was written on June 30th, 2023, with the intent of further understanding my motivations for seeking this degree as well as visualizing the type of counselor I want to be in the future. Throughout this paper, I also discuss what is expected of me throughout my degree program, counseling career, and overall professional development.
If you 're interested in working in the medical field, and want to seek more advanced technology but you’re not sure how far you can get with your high school diploma, then becoming an EMT is a good start in the medical field. This is a good starting place to learn and become proficient with the equipment necessary with becoming an EMT. Becoming an EMT has many challenges. One such challenge is seeing if you are able to handle various types of emergency calls. Being prepared for any situation is important whether it 's an older person having a heart attack, injuries from a hunting accident, or a car accident with fatalities.
Essay #1: Describe why you wish to enroll at WMed. You should describe any connection you have to southwest Michigan. I would love to stay in Michigan and I appreciate that Kalamazoo is a large city with only a forty-minute drive to Lake Michigan beaches. Not to mention that WMed is the only Michigan-based medical school to be voted one of the 50 Most Beautiful Medical Schools. It is also a new institution which allows for innovation by its students.
For this assignment, I was required to conduct an interview with a professional who has received his or her education and training as a counselor (LPC, LCAS, CRC). The individual I interviewed is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works at the mental health and substance abuse clinic. The interview included questions about her education, training, current position, her functions, duties and responsibilities, the services this place offers, the clinical issues she deals with, and the interventions she provides in her work settings. Additionally, I inquired about her working relationships with other professionals employed at the clinic. The next step involved summarizing the information
Assignment Wk. 7: Interview Subject The purpose of this paper is to introduce the Mental health counselor I have chosen to interview for my final project. In this paper I will include the specialties, the age groups and the modality of clients she services. Further I will explain, why I chose to interview Ms. T Licensed Mental Health Counselor Interviewee
If you asked me “What do you want to be when you grow up?” at the age of 5, I’d tell you I wanted to be a vet. At the age of 10, I would have replied “a doctor”. At 15, I would've said nurse. Now, at 18 years old, I have the dream of becoming a physician assistant.
I want to be a physician because I want people to grow old. At the age of 6, one of my closest friends was diagnosed with leukemia. By age 8, the disease claimed his life, robbing him of the opportunity to experience the privilege of growing old. Unfortunately, we live in a society of vanity. We see the process of aging and choose not to embrace it.
There are many reasons I have chosen to enlighten my readers on severe clinical depression. Not to get pity for my actions and blatant disregard for others. I write for awareness because, so many people today need help and no one really knows how to help them. Often someone’s first cry for help is his or her last and I just don’t think that’s right.
Often, people are unable to speak out because of the judgement and lack of support from their peers. According to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 adults have a mental health condition, and nearly 60% do not receive treatment. Lack of treatment can lead to more serious situations, like self-harm and death by suicide. Nobody should think that they have to keep their health struggles a secret in order to look better in society’s eyes. It is not weak, or a bother, to get help.