Rowan Finley
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Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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To Be Coy
If life were longer, then playing hard to get wouldn't be such a problem. We could sit, or walk, just enjoying life for its length. I've loved you since forever and yet you keep on refusing my passion. When you and I are dead and gone, it will be too late for us because life is all too short. Now, while you are still young and glazed in radiant beauty... Let us seize the day and make love while we are still young and strong. Let us embrace one another and enjoy the strength and beauty of our found love. Although we cannot stop time that is forever racing, we will, instead, make time fly, if we spend the rest of our lives together.
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Poets
Self-Care for Counselors in Training
Abstract The purpose of this work is to explore the results of four different self-care and personal wellness assessments that were taken. An analysis of the results and questions in the assessments are addressed and a correlation between all the assessments is gathered. The results act as a starting point, or a point of reference, as the entry into the counseling profession is considered and prepared for. The second portion of the work delves into specific action steps that will be carried out in an attempt at achieving overall wellness and practicing the best form of self-care. In accomplishing such, it acts as a means of fighting against the impairments that try to rise and impede progress in the counseling profession. Self-care for counselors is crucial as they are commonly predisposed to already having personality traits that are very others-focused and altruistic. Counselors should be aware of their possible impairments because it could lead to the demise of themselves, their clients, and their counseling practice.
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Longevity
Impaired Counselors Leads to Impaired Clients
Abstract The purpose of this work is to define and explore counselor impairment, proving that counselor impairment is dangerous and ultimately leads to not having the ability to best serve the client who has sought professional help in the first place. There are countless reasons in which counselors in training or licensed counselors may become, or in some cases, enter the field, impaired. A survey of the various implications of such impairments are discussed. There is a pattern identified of the most common type of violation within the states in the U.S. Impairments may quickly lead to violations of the counseling code of ethics which could lead to revocation of licensure and permanent reputation defamation in the eye of the public. The foundation that has been set for the counseling profession deserves to be honored by all counseling professionals; this means intentional understanding and awareness of personal impairments and the avoidance of misconduct. Lastly, impairment prevention and counselor-wellness are discussed and encouraged.
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Psyche
Counseling Profession: Discovering and Establishing Professional Identity in the Field
Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the counseling professions collective and individual process of establishing and discovering professional identity. The complexities and unique pathways in establishing counselor identity are considered. A summary of two scholarly articles and one podcast are given and a reaction to the material is expressed and presented. Challenges within the counseling profession are discussed. Challenges such as lack of national licensing, issues with portability, and the public’s perception of the profession within the community. The community, or public’s perception of the counseling profession may prove to have a larger impact on the type of marketing that is most effective when promoting counseling services. The counselor identity correlates to the perception of, and relationship with the public. Establishing counselor identity is shown to be established through personal value systems, worldviews, and emotional intelligence. Lastly, an overall spirit of optimism and hope for the professions futuristic betterment are outlined.
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Journal
