Objective 1 : Acquire knowledge and skills to practice effectively and ethically. Item One: Literature Review on Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar NOS CNS-721- Research and Statistical Analysis in Counseling Title: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar NOS: A Review of the Literature Description: A 16-page literature review of the different treatment options for those on the bipolar spectrum and an evaluation of the current diagnosis process. Rationale: This literature review demonstrates my ability to review research articles and integrate the information learned critically. Link: Lyash Assignment 5.3.docx
Item Two: Mood Disorder Questioner (MDQ) Research CNS 736: Appraisal Procedures for Counselors Title: Mood Disorder Questioner (MDQ) Research Description: A 10-page literature review analyzing the MDQ and the effectiveness of using this with bipolar or potentially bipolar clients. Rationale: This research into the MDQ allowed me to continue research on bipolar disorder and demonstrate a critical analysis of appraisal tools. Link:Lyash Assessments Assignment 6.1.docx
Item Three: Case Study #2 Paper- Reality Theory CNS 741: Theories and Models of Counseling Title: Case Study #2 Paper- Reality Theory Description: A 4-page case study about a client suffering from anxiety-based somatic symptoms. Rationale: This case study demonstrates my ability to analyze the facts of a case and apply various theories to different scenarios. Link:Case_Study_2 (1).docx
Objective 2: Value professional diligence and life-long learning.
Item One: Group Assignment: Crisis Plan on Mars CNS 766: Crisis Prevention and Response Title: Group Assignment: Crisis Plan on Mars Description: A 16-page creative crisis plan for a disaster that occurs on Mars Rationale: This project not only demonstrates an eagerness to learn but also collaboration with other members of the cohort. Link:Crisis on Mars III.docx
Item Two: The Case of Christopher CNS 768: Psychopharmacology for Counselors Title: The Case of Christopher Description: A 7-page case evaluation of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia and discussing the medications prescribed to them. Rationale: This assignment allowed for a deep dive into medication that may be required for clients diagnosed with schizophrenia and the effectiveness of the prescribed medication. This assignment was also an elective that I chose to give me a more thorough education. Link: Lyash Psychopharm Assignment 5.1.docx
Item Three: CNS 767: Human Sexuality Final Case Study: Brokeback Mountain Title: Final Case Study: Brokeback Mountain Description: A 10-page analysis of the movie Brokeback Mountain and how the sexual relationship was portrayed in the movie Rationale: This assignment allowed an analysis of human sexuality and demonstrated my desire to broaden my counseling education. Link: Lyash Sexuality Assignment 7.1.docx
Objective 3: Excel as community leaders, advocates, and practitioners.
Item One: Final Case Study Paper CNS 765: Addictions Counseling Title: Final Case Study Paper Description: A nine-page analysis of the movie Half Nelson Rationale: This assignment fostered empathy and a sense of advocacy for those who are vulnerable and in need. Link: Lyash Half Nelson Final .docx
Item Two: The Soloist CNS 770: Classification of Mental Disorders Title: The Soloist Description: A four-page analysis of the movie The Soloist. Rationale: This assignment contrasted advocating for someone with a mental health disorder and taking advantage of their impaired state. Link: Lyash Classification Assignment 3.1.docx Item Three: LGBTQ+ Community Discussion CNS 767: Human Sexuality Title: LGBTQ+ Community Discussion Description: This assignment required an interview with a counselor who specializes in sexuality counseling. Rationale: This discussion post showed the different perspectives of each sexuality counselor and showed how to advocate for those in the LBGTQ+ community. Link: Lyash Sexuality Discussion 5.1.docx
Objective 4: Possess a deep awareness of themselves and of their impact on others.
Item One: Life Span Reflection CNS 748: Life Span Development Implications for Counseling Title:Life Span Reflection Description: This assignment was a two-page reflection of what was learned in the class, how it impacted others, what areas one would be interested in learning more about, and what was learned about yourself in the class. Rationale: This assignment required self-reflection on each stage of life, how it impacted you, and how that impact can affect others. Link: Reflection.docx
Item Two: Self-Evaluation Paper CNS 738b: Clinical Mental Health Practicum Title: Self-Evaluation Paper Description: A five-page reflection paper about what I learned during practicum, progress made towards my goals, and identify areas that need improvement. Rationale: This assignment required me to reflect on the progress I had made over the 14-week practicum experience. I reflected on the aspects that were beneficial to the clients and those that were not. I identified factors that contributed to my effectiveness as a counselor and those that led to burnout. Link: Lyash Practicum Self-Eval.docx
Item Three: Genogram Assignment CNS 773: Family Counseling Title: Genogram Assignment Description: This assignment was a deep dive into the history of my family and its current dynamics. Rationale: This assignment forced me to take a look at the not-so-pretty sides of my family and come to terms with things I had not processed yet. This will be beneficial as I walk my clients through their own family dynamics. Link: Lyash Family Assignment 4.1.docx
Objective 5: Commit to the compassionate service of humanity and foster the well-being of people at the local, state, national, and international level.
Item One: Culturally Competent SOAP Note and Literature Review CNS 747: Cultures and Counseling Title: Culturally Competent SOAP Note and Literature Review Description: This assignment consisted of a nine-page SOAP note and literature review on evaluating clients based on their cultural background. Rationale: This assignment addressed a client who was both a Christian and a physically disabled person. This assignment forced me to put aside the bias I hold of Christianity and focus on a treatment plan for the client. Link: Lyash SOAP Lit Review.docx
Item Two: Group Plan Proposal CNS 742: Group Procedures in Counseling Title: Group Plan Proposal Description: This group proposal was targeted toward adolescent teens diagnosed with a feeding or eating disorder. Rational: This project demonstrated how a small-scale group approach can be applied in larger agencies, schools, and psychoeducation on a national level. Link: Lyash Groups Assignment 6.1.docx
Item Three: Journal Entries CNS 747: Cultures and Counseling Title: Journal Entries Description: This assignment required me to examine various cultures to become a more multicultural and competent counselor. Rationale: In this assignment, I had the opportunity to go to an AAPI festival and a Buddhist temple. I was able to interview someone from the Catawba Nation Tribe, whose reservation is less than 10 minutes from my house. I learned much from this experience. Including how much history has been whitewashed. This had me reflecting on advocacy for this population since the interview. Link: Lyash Culture Journal.docx