Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theories and techniques of counseling
psychology, identify the characteristics of an effective helper, and discuss ethical attitudes and codes relevant
to psychology.
Guidelines: Fast-forward ten years. You have just graduated with a doctorate from a counseling psychology
program. You are applying for a position with a foundation-supported community health center.
Rather than asking you to submit multiple reference letters, the health center wants you to have one instructor
from your graduate program write a comprehensive letter describing all aspects of your educational journey,
your effectiveness as a counselor, and your ability to act ethically in a variety of circumstances.
You approach your training director, Dr. Smith, and ask for a letter to be submitted with your application packet.
Dr. Smith agrees to your request, and so you give Dr. Smith the instruction sheet below. For this project, you
must take on the role of Dr. Smith and write an effective, professional letter (including appropriate salutation
and closing) that will convince the community health center to hire you. The letter must cover all areas
requested by the foundation and emphasize your mastery of the counseling psychology discipline.