Instructions for the Reflective Paper

After writing your Philosophy of Counseling statement and creating your website, write a reflective paper to explain the following:

• Your understanding of the role of a professional counselor
• Your personal journey of learning, understanding, and growth, including professional career aspirations and attainments
• Your “trials and tribulations” related to building your professional website and marketing yourself as a future professional counselor

Guidelines for Writing the Reflective Paper

• Write in first-person voice
• Use APA formatting (include a cover page, but not a reference page)
• Write a minimum of two pages