Counselor
Current● Trained to effectively remain calm in a situation of crisis● Developed my ability to communicate with individuals to help them feel supported and provide help in a stressful situation● Educated on LGBTQ issues, self-harm, suicide, depression, and bullying ● Sharpened skills to actively listen and reflect back to the texters● Improved critical thinking skills to earn texters trust, de-escalate life threatening situations, and assess individuals for suicide risk● Learned strategies to help people through various difficult times● Expected to be a base of knowledge for individuals in need● Trained to expect situations that do not occur in average daily life● Comfortable in high risk situations● Used empathetic skills to aid in crisis● Multi-tasked in a technology based environment