You have been practicing counseling skills throughout this course. This paper is an opportunity to reflect on everything you learned. It is also an opportunity to examine yourself as a potential clinical mental health counselor. You may write in the first-person perspective in this assignment.

Write a 750-1,000 word paper addressing the following:

• What is the most significant information you learned about the skills required to be an effective counselor? Were there any skills that surprised you as you worked through the course?
• What are your strengths as a potential counselor? These could be attending or communication skills, attitudes or behaviors that will be an asset in the counseling role. Reflect on skills and dispositions.
• What skills and dispositions do you think will be most difficult for you? What might be your handicaps as a counselor?
• What are some specific actions you will take to prepare yourself for your future practicum and internship experience? Discuss the role of supervision to support effective and ethical counselor development during practicum, internship and professional practice.
• Review your text and topic resources regarding consultant-counselor. Explain the role of consultant-counselor. When may you seek consultation as a professional counselor/school counselor? Do you see yourself acting in this role? Why or why not?

Include a minimum of four scholarly resources in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.

This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.1.m. The role of counseling supervision in the profession.

2.F.5.c. Theories, models, and strategies for understanding and practicing consultation.