Professional Growth and Development
Professional Development Activities and Trainings
Tapping and EFT Training
One of the trainings
I have taken part in was an EFT and Tapping seminar. This seminar of professional
development was eye opening into the power of tapping as a de-escalation tool for students
in distress. I have used this with some elementary students in my internship experience
and have found it to be a useful tool for children that need to feel grounded in high
anxiety moments.
Multicultural and Diversity Training
One of the
trainings I have taken part in was a multicultural and diversity seminar. In the field of counseling
it can be crucial for us as counselors to be informed of how a students culture impacts their
worldview, their experiences, and their traditions. I found this training a great refresher
and boost of confidence that I can use my knowledge to advocate for change in the schools I
work in. I want to make sure that all of my students feel understood and heard.
Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools
Course covered basic information about developing, implementing and maintaining a school
emergency operations plan. This course provided a more in depth understanding of the
importance of schools having a emergency operations plan in place.
Anonymous Apps Social Media for Threat Assessment Teams Training
Training for understanding best practices for navigating anonymous apps when in relation
to assessing threats in schools.
Professional Membership
American School Counseling Association
While at Regent
University, I have been an active member of the American School Counselor Association. I have
been keeping up with current events in the school counseling field and keeping up with periodicals
sent out and posted to the ASCA website.
Virginia School Counseling Association
In the fall semester of 2024, I became a member of the Virginia School Counseling Association.
I keep up with current events as well as participate in their conferences. I, in October 2024,
attended the VSCA annual conference in Virginia Beach, VA.
Volunteer Service
Summer Camp Counseling
I volunteered with Hanover County Parks and Recreation as a summer camp counselor for elementary
aged children over the summer of 2022. I would lead children through activities and lessons that
were being held at the camp. I was also there to help the children that may have needed more of
an advocate. During my time there, I was met with many opportunities to advocate for child’s needs
and found this to be a very rewarding experience.