1.) Review the video that provides a brief introduction to advanced counseling skills. Reflect upon your development so far this semester. In a brief essay, evaluate your own skill development from the beginning of the semester until now. Be sure to reflect and comment on the following: a.) What skills do you find come very easily to you? b.) What skills do you believe you need to work on more? Are there some skills that come to you naturally, while others feel more challenging? c.) What do you believe your strengths and areas of development to be as a counselor? d.) Provide a list of goals and strategies for yourself to work toward between now and the end of the semester. e.) How will you go about meeting your goals to become a better counselor? VIDEO: https://search-alexanderstreet-com.ccbcmd.idm.oclc.org/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C1778657/clip/145994 2.) One of the most controversial microskills is the use of self-disclosure in counseling. Based on the textbook reading and self-disclosure article, respond to the following: Do you believe it is helpful for counselors who are in recovery from alcohol or drug use to self-disclose their recovery status to those clients who are also experiencing substance use?
