Counseling Program Mission and Objectives

Counselor Education and Supervision Program Mission Statement

 

The University of Wyoming Counselor Education and Supervision program fosters the development of clinical excellence through an empirically grounded, humanistic emphasis on the therapeutic relationship across the lifespan. Our experiential curriculum prioritizes the integration of counseling knowledge, skills and dispositions and promotes creativity for careers that span global contexts, including rural and marginalized communities. We believe that students become professional counselors through an iterative process that includes instruction, action, feedback and adjustment, embedded in a supportive learning environment. Students and faculty belong to a cohort-based, collaborative community that supports meaningful interaction and learning from one another. Working together, we create a safe space for vulnerability, discovery, and growth. Within our community we seek to nurture each students’ mastery of research-based counseling competencies, and the development of their unique professional identity. We value meaningful self-awareness, healthy self-regulation, and personal responsibility. Therefore, a key element in our approach to counselor preparation is the expectation that we all will engage in ongoing reflective practice and pursue a holistic wellness- lifestyle. Our commitment to socially conscious and culturally responsive service is supported through programmatic reflective practice and community engagement, which supports our commitment to meet the unique needs of our stakeholders.

 

 

Updated September 2024