For your reflection essay, describe how—or if—your personal attitudes and values regarding human sexuality have changed because of this course and the research you have conducted to complete this project. Cite the research using current APA guidelines.
The grading is not based on the content of the paper, but on the ability to evaluate/assess your reflection on your bias. See each part below.
The rubric identifies three areas of the paper (about 1 to 1–1/3 pages each). Be sure to address all three parts of the assignment:
1. Evaluates the personal attitudes and values (just over 1 page to about 1 1/2 pages).
· Identify what topics might have created the most angst in the last 10 weeks, how might you have changed, and what will you do to make sure your values do not interfere with client work. Discuss for example, what you will do when you have a trigger client show up in your office? Most points will be given to reflections that are thoughtful, ethical, and reflect application of the themes from the course (and field).
1. Topics to speak on: sexism/genderism, sexual violence, sex trade, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
2. Your values and their impact on clients.
· How do your values (as a Christian) shape your work with clients? This is where you might include research on the topic of interest (just over 1 page to about 1 1/2 pages). Consider the concept of countertransference and how subtle expressions of countertransference can impact clients.
3. Professional training.
· Discuss what you are going to do about #1 supported by professional training (just over 1 page to about 1 1/3 pages). Discuss professional development activities. Include at least three specific and measure able activities that you will complete. “Get more training” is not specific and measurable.
