Write a paper on Preliminary Conceptualization of the Counseling FieldOverview This is the first component of your course project. No one expects you to actually develop a professional identity in 10 weeks. However, you are expected to begin the process, deliberatively and reflectively, in this course. Most of the learning in this course focuses on developing your objective knowledge of the field, including the theories, roles, background knowledge, and characteristics expected of professional counselors. Your project adds the dimension of personal perspective. The Unit 10 assignment on your professional identity requires a summary and reflection on an in-depth conversation with a professional in the field. This experience will add perspective as you think about how your own professional identity in the field of counseling develops. For a discussion this week, you will schedule this interview and then indicate the name, title, and credentials of the individual and the date and time of the meeting. In addition, you will develop your preliminary conceptualization of the counseling field following the directions below. Directions Use the supplied assignment template and the other helpful links in Resources to write your paper. Read the full instructions for this assignment and the scoring guide before you begin. Then address the following areas or topics in writing: What forged your interests in the counseling field? What are some influences on your movement in the field? Why are you interested in this field? When you think of the field, do you conceptualize a specialization—an area, populations, or environments you might work in? Describe the concept of professional identity in the counseling field. How is our profession distinguished from others? What is unique about our focus and how we function in our roles? What do we offer that other professions don’t? What are some of the key transferable skills that you see from your other work, life experiences, or life roles that can help support your work in the field? What kind of work do you hope or expect to be doing after completing your Capella program? Other Requirements Your paper must meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is clear, concise, and free of errors that detract from the overall message. Number of resources: Cite and reference any resources from the professional literature that you used as the basis of the information and ideas you provide. APA formatting: Format citations and references according to current APA style. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Length of paper: Doing a thorough job on this assignment is likely to require 4–5 typed, double-spaced pages. SafeAssign: Submit a draft of your assignment to SafeAssign for review of proper citations and references. Then make necessary revisions before submitting your assignment for grading. Refer to the SafeAssign resources on Campus for guidance in accessing your feedback from SafeAssign, interpreting your report, and improving your writing and citations for your assignment. NOTES: I am in the School Counseling program because I have a passion in helping children.
