Prior to Entering Wake Forest University
- Undergraduate: Business Administration
- Family
- Yoga Instructor
- CASA
Program Reflection
Reflection Presentation
A look back at my journey through Wake Forest University’s Master of Counseling Program.
Sarah Johnson · CNS 790 · Dr. Forti · Wake Forest University, Department of Counseling
Year 1
- 15 years post-undergrad
- Navigating the transition
- Lifespan development
Year 2
- Summer off
- Basic & Advanced Skills
- Residency
- Contemplating client population, modalities, internship placement
- Placement: Mosaic Counseling
Services at Mosaic Counseling:
- Individual Counseling
- EAP
- School Outreach
- Suicide Prevention Training
Year 3 — Practicum
- Double courses + Practicum
- Faculty Supervisor & Site Supervisor
- Nerves regarding client caseload
- Group hours
- Contemplating client population
Year 3 — Internship I
- Increased client load
- New Site Supervisor
- Narrowing client population, modalities, style
- Experience: clients with suicidal ideation, CPS case, police involvement, navigating boundaries
Year 3 — Internship II
- Struggles with gap time
- Increased client load
- Navigating change of work environment / structure
- Hired as Intake Specialist
- Wrapping up
Reflection & Plans
Areas of Strength
- Building rapport
- Confrontation / challenging clients
Areas that Need Growth
- Slow down, silence
- Male clients, couples
Now what?!
- Plans while waiting for limited license
- Beginning career plans
- Long-term career plans
Favorite Take-aways
- Case collaboration in supervision
- Resources available: feeling wheel, assessments, podcasts
- Experience with a variety of client populations & presenting concerns
- Growth opportunity in this field
- Learning about myself!