More than one year of coursework at 维吉尼亚州 Commonwealth University for Post Baccalaureate Health Sciences Certificate Program (2013-2014). Courses taken: Chemistry I, II; Chemistry Lab I, II; Biological Science I, II; Biological Sciences Lab I,
II.
Constructivist-Developmental: 我相信 learning is student-centered and both personally and professionally transformative. Through experiential activities, opportunities for critical reflection, and the right balance of challenge and support, 我相信
students can reach their full potential by building upon their natural strengths as they become counselors.
我相信 in an equitable classroom that privileges voices from all marginalized groups and fosters mutual respect between all classmates and the instructor. Feedback is crucial to growing; therefore, I incorporate constructive and meaningful feedback
when assessing student learning and reviewing portfolios of clinical work.
I take time and care to know each student as fully as possible to help them grow as clinicians and future advocates in the profession.
I am researching topics related to successful recovery for LGBTQ+ clients, as well as those from other intersecting identities. I am very interested in the role of spirituality and connectedness with others in fostering wellness, particularly for clients
from marginalized backgrounds who are in recovery.
Outside of school, I am very interested in true crime documentaries, playing with my Corgi Teddy, and spending time with my fiancé while watching our favorite shows and exploring all 维吉尼亚州 has to offer!
I love exercising, cultivating spirituality and mindfulness-based practices, and good conversations over coffee about betters ways to live and seek meaning. I am broadly interested in trying ways to make wellness-based activities a daily part of my life.
Regarding community involvement, I advocate for both the profession and the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities by participating in the 维吉尼亚州 Counselors Association (VCA), divisions and branches of ACA, 当然, ace.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
我是里士满人, 维吉尼亚州, native and through my various years of education, have lived all over 维吉尼亚州. As the kid of an elementary school teacher and pastor, my lifelong endeavors in helping and teaching others while seeking spiritual fulfillment
这并不奇怪. I am a strong believer that an unexamined life is a life where opportunity is missed. 关于 a decade ago, I saw myself going through medical school with the hopes of becoming a psychiatrist. I am so glad I changed paths and pivoted
to get my master's in clinical mental health/addictions counseling. I could think of no better fit.