Hello class,
As I read all of GCU's Mission Statements and Counselor handbook, I understand that a faith-based University teaches an individual to grow from inside and out. A person who can work toward "perfecting his or her professional communication skills is cognizant of how communication impacts others intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually" ( GCU, 2023). GCU, a faith-based university, tends to help individuals focus on themselves and teach them about the Bible and who God is. "The university embraces the traditional Christian conviction that education relates to the whole person, heart, soul, mind, and body and should assist individuals in finding and leading with purpose" (GCU, 2023). With the GCU statements and the word of God guiding my education, I can have peace of mind knowing that nothing is impossible with God. I did not choose my degree in Clinical Mental Health, but God gave me a vision and told me that I would help so many people through this career path by effectively assessing, diagnosing, treating, and empowering culturally
diverse populations. By guiding me on this path, God is telling me to help other people overcome their depression, addiction, suicide, and more because God saved me from these things. I hope that one day, many will be healed mentally by God's hand through me.
References:
Grand Canyon University (n.d.).
Christian Identity and Mission
. GCU.
https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcu/christian-identity-and-
mission.pdf
Grand Canyon University. (2023).
Counselor in training handbook
.
https://aws-files.gcu.edu/ssc/chss/CMHC-and-SC-
Counselor-in-Training-Handbook.pdf
Grand Canyon University. (n.d.).
Doctrinal statement
.
https://www.gcu.edu/Documents/Doctrinal-
Statement.pdf
