What This Document Is
This is a worksheet designed for students in Grand Canyon University’s Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment (CNL 610) course. It focuses on self-reflection regarding key counselor dispositions – personal qualities and characteristics considered essential for effective counseling practice. The worksheet prompts students to analyze their own behaviors and thoughts in relation to these dispositions.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for counseling students as part of their professional development. It’s used to encourage introspection and self-awareness early in their training, helping them identify strengths and areas for growth. It exists to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding of counselor qualities and practical application in clinical settings.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This worksheet is a personal reflection tool; it doesn’t provide definitive assessments of a student’s suitability for counseling. It requires honest self-evaluation, which can be challenging. It is not a substitute for direct supervision or formal performance evaluations.
What This Document Provides
The full worksheet includes a table with five core counselor dispositions: Psychological Fitness, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Acceptance, and Empathy. For each disposition, students are asked to provide a brief discussion of how it is demonstrated in their behaviors, areas where they’ve made progress, how they will continue to develop, and why the disposition is important in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. A sample response for "Psychological Fitness" is provided as a starting point. This preview only provides a description of the document’s structure and purpose. The completed table and individual student reflections are not included.
