The current batch of 3rd semester (Counseling) students have just stepped out of the cozy comfort of intellectual class discussions and random banter around college. They've stepped into the world of their clients - far more serious, complex and emotionally draining than the fun times in pleasantville I'm sure! I must congratulate them on this important milestone. Its not easy. And we as your faculty, have your back - not to worry.
I am a little disappointed that none of the 3rd semester students seem to be contributing to this blog. Especially since they will have so much to share as they find their way through their first counseling experiences. The distress, the triumphs, the affirmations and reaffirmations, the tough realizations of what competent practice in the real world involves, (the realization that you perhaps should have listened to your skills trainer and practiced in triads a bit more!!)...every other such thing.
So here's inviting all the 3rd semester students to write a bit about what the beginner counselor's life's like.
A few ethical guidelines while you attempt to write about your experiences and learnings:
1. Avoid indulging in flippant or demeaning discussions about your clients - we've learnt that somewhere, haven't we? Ethics class??? Yes??? No??? GET OUT OF TOWN!!
2. Focus on YOUR own experiences and learnings - you have a great deal to contribute.
3. Do not let out any identifying details about your placement agency, its management or your clients - we don't want any wild defamation suits landing in Bro. Mathew's lap, do we?!!
4. Avoid using this platform to vent - friends, your personal therapist, a certain Fr. Paul and a random faculty member hanging around campus might just be a better option. No seriously, you should try it!
5. Lets make this a no-profanity-zone
So, what are you waiting for? Get online and type out something precious. We'd all love to hear. What you have to share, is important.
Yours Truly
Tulsi Achia-Menon
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