Counseling Psychology Personal Statement

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“I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep running and struggling to take hold of the prize” Philippians 3:12. The quote listed above serves as my motivation to continue to move forward in my career and personal aspirations to serve the Lord within all aspects of my life. My purpose for entering the Masters program in Counseling Psychology is to take the next steps in achieving my career endeavors. The Counseling Psychology program will provide me with the necessary skills, knowledge, and training to begin my journey as a therapist and serve my God given purpose. My long-term professional mission is to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. My ambition is to center my practice …show more content…

Church was of utmost priorty until my parents separated when I was ten years old. My mother went from being a stay home mom to working full-time unfortunately attending church fell by the waitside. My best friend’s family, who were also my neighbors, ran a Christian church and she extended an invitation to my family. With the permission of my mother I commenced attending her church routintely and I absolutely loved it. The message that was delivered every time I attended was passionate, moving and provided me with a sense of fulfillment. Attending church help fill the void that was left when my parents separated. My mother has struggled with a mental illness for many years. After the separation from my father, she became angry and sometimes hostile. She eventually isolated herself and my siblings from all of our extended family. My mother’s mental illness made my childhood challenging but I grew to understand that she was battling some issues that were more than she could handle on her own. Regardless, I never questioned her love for me. Instead I prayed for her and I prayed for the strength to overcome any obstecles presented to my family and I. I am confident to say that between the trials and tribulations in my life lied a hidden purpose. I was built to endure and conquer obstacles that would mold me into the strong individual I am today. My experinces can allow me to use my strengths to help mend those that are broken. Becoming a

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