Walking the journey together: an analysis of a clinical social work practicum at Ehrlo Counselling Services
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This practicum report reflects on the experiences during my Master of Social Work field practicum at Ehrlo Counselling Services. My practicum took place over the Spring/Summer semester of 2016. Throughout the 12 week practicum, I strived to integrate theory into practice as I provided ethical, person-centred, holistic counselling services to people between the ages of 5 and 70. During this time, I studied various theories and therapy models including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and emotionally focused therapy in order to use in counselling with my clients. Additionally, my work was influenced by theories of attachment and trauma-informed care. Throughout my practicum, I provided counselling in individual, couple, family, and group sessions. Furthermore, I engaged in professional development, team meetings, case consultations, intake calls and coordination, presentations, and projects. This practicum report is reflective of my experiences. The report provides personal and professional reflection of ideology, theory, therapy models, values, the counselling process, presenting issues, and ethics. Each section of this report illustrates how my six learning goals were achieved. Additionally, each section demonstrates some of the everyday realities I experienced while working with clients.