Instruction
Write a 5- to 7-page paper expressing and supporting a personal philosophy. For our purposes, a philosophy is defined as “a system of fundamental or motivating principles; a basis of action or belief; a general viewpoint or theory; the overall values by which one lives” (Webster). In order to apply one’s philosophy to the field of counseling psychology.
The paper should include the following:
-introductory statement of your general viewpoint,
-the general fundamental principles and values that uphold your view,
-description of how a counselor could theoretically apply the stated philosophy to counseling,
and practical application or examples/specific scenarios in which the philosophy could be applied.
-You should use Scripture within the paper to support your philosophy of counseling.
(Course material and other research should serve as resources for the development of a philosophy statement. )
-You should include a minimum of 5 Scripture references and 5 outside sources.
-APA format with 1-inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, double spacing.