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I have always wanted to advocate for
people because having cerebral palsy makes me realize how important it is to convey your messages and communicate ideas in a positive
light. I have learned that I am the best advocate for myself, so having cerebral palsy enhances my desire to teach any individual self-advocacy skills. As a counselor, I can empower my clients with the ability to stand up for
what they believe is right, fight for
justice, and advocate for themselves by using their strong independent voices People do not realize how powerful a tool an individual's voice is, even if people have no other resources available to them your voice is always your most valuable resource that no one can ever take away from you. You are the best person
to convey your message and advocate for
yourself if an individual
does not speak up for themselves society will never hear them. All individuals have their own unique stories that no one can replicate because each person has their own unique voice and experiences.
As a counselor, I will make my clients utilize their powerful voices. At hunter's SILBERMAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, I would like to become a counselor and make a difference in the
world. By turning my individual situation of having cerebral palsy, into
solutions that can create a path of advocacy for people who do not have a voice
in society, I believe I can enable my future clients to be confident in their
own identity. Because I have a physical disability, my experience provides me
with a unique sense of empathy for those who are disabled and whose opinions
may not be heard. However, I intend to not only work with disabled individuals.
I also plan to advocate for any individual seeking to discover the power of
their own voice, which can be used as a tool enabling them to communicate their
messages and experiences to make people aware of their problems. As a counselor
or social worker, I want to guide people to become powerful individuals despite
their circumstances.
As
a social worker, I will have the ability to help people by fighting to change
Helping others through social work is
one of my main goals and passions in life. At hunter's SILBERMAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, I would like to become a counselor and make a
difference in the world. By turning my individual situation of having cerebral
palsy, into solutions that can create a path of advocacy for people who do not
have a voice in society, I believe I can enable my future clients to be
confident in their own identity. Because I have a physical disability, my
experience provides me with a unique sense of empathy for those who are
disabled and whose opinions may not be heard. However, I intend to not only
work with disabled individuals. I also plan to advocate for any individual
seeking to discover the power of their own voice, which can be used as a tool
enabling them to communicate their messages and experiences to make people
aware of their problems. As a counselor or social worker, I want to guide
people to become powerful individuals despite their circumstances.
As a social worker, I will have the
ability to help people by fighting to change the policies and perspectives of
society. One global issue that is important to me is the longstanding Syrian
refugee crisis. My goal is to provide a
platform for Syrian refugees to speak out about their personal experiences and
opinions. Immigration laws, along with societal prejudice, make the lives of
these refugees very difficult. Throughout the years I have become inspired to
seek a solution for the root cause of this issue, which is Islamophobia. One of
the results of this “phobia” is the proposal of a travel ban by the United
States, against seven major Muslim nations. Although the ban was found unconstitutional
by a federal judge, and was denied by the Supreme Court several times, certain
people in power have internalized their hatred so much that they continue to be
persistent in trying to stop Muslims from entering the U.S. What our society
fails to understand is the distinction between the vast majority of Muslims who
practice the peaceful religion of Islam and a small minority of politically motivated
radical extremists who kill their own kind. So many Americans are consumed by
Islamophobia, that it has become a deterrent from society’s hearing the
perspectives of Syrian refugees, and thus, prevents people from coming together
as a community to solve problems. We cannot take action when we are lacking in
true understanding.
The only way to solve this humanitarian
crisis is if Western nations and the rest of the world come together,
regardless of their differences. I recognize that I cannot stop all conflict;
however, as a counselor, I can use my voice to provide emotional support for
refugees and knowledge to people so that they can recognize this global
conflict and understand its underlying causes. My extensive research on Syrian
refugees makes me want to advocate for them and eventually become an ambassador
for the United Nations. Ideally, I would like to see the eradication of
anti-Muslim sentiment and intolerance, as well as the automatic association of
Muslims with violent acts and terrorism. I am eager to provide cultural
education on the Muslim religion and its actual teachings to society, in the
hopes of eventually providing peace and stability for Syrian refugees, who are
driven out from their homes and unaccepted globally.
I
have learned that society tends to cast out individuals who exist outside of
the small bubble known as “normal,” whether it is due to their religion or disability. From a young age, I learned that in order to reach my goals, I must
employ different methods compared to others and put in more effort and
dedication because it may take me longer to complete tasks due to my cerebral
palsy. Having a physical disability means it is a daily struggle to perform
basic life activities such as cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. However,
this does not mean that I cannot achieve my goals in life. Because certain
tasks take me longer to complete, it allows me to pay more attention to details
and gives me a higher sense of satisfaction when I do achieve them.
Sometimes not being able to help people
physically can be very challenging; however, I am very good at being empathetic
and offering emotional support. This is what I experienced when my father was
diagnosed with cancer. I could not do anything for him physically, but I sat
home with him every day keeping him company; we watched basketball together, I
talked to him, helped him with phone calls, and listened to him tell me stories.
I encouraged him with positive words such as be strong and “I love you”. This experience made me
realize that I want my future career to involve this individual care for
people. As a counselor, I want to make people comfortable in their own skin,
allowing them to use their voice to convey their messages and experiences. In
addition, as a counselor, I will provide emotional support to my patients by
listening to their stories and having them take initiative to develop self-advocacy
by leading discussions. The most important types of emotional support are
patience and a positive attitude. As a counselor, I want to provide the most
positive emotional support for all my patients. I will be there for my clients and
provide them with hope and confidence in their stories, talents, and abilities, allowing them to develop self-advocacy
skills and become productive members of society. My father taught me how
powerful emotional support truly is, and providing emotional support to my
patients will be more important than physical support.
As a counselor, I can create an
environment where people are not afraid to talk about religion or social
problems. I plan to have open discussions with my clients, by asking open-ended
questions such as “Why do you
think you are here today?” and “What makes you unique?”. These
conversations can help me break the ice and build a strong rapport with
clients. A therapist’s work cannot begin until a comfortable relationship with
a client is established; a strong connection with clients is the foundation for
therapy. I want to give individuals the opportunity to express what is going on
without subjecting them to double-blinded questions, in which however they
answer, they are somehow wrong. Rather than put a negative connotation to their
answer, I want to hear them out and allow them to express themselves more freely.
As a therapist, I will teach my patients how to take advantage of their own
abilities. As a result, my clients will learn to accept their differences and
embrace their unique identities and talents, because no one should ever be
ashamed of who they are. No matter what life throws at you, people can always
achieve their dreams and goals. In order to progress as a society, we must cast
away this false idea of what “normal” is.
My internship at Abilities allowed me to
focus on this issue and make a difference. During this time, I worked in
business communications and helped students with their resumes and cover
letters. I was able to advocate for the students and highlight the qualities
that made them stand out as individuals. This internship helped me realize that
I want to become a therapist to help people with their problems, along with
becoming an activist who speaks up for people who feel like they do not have a
voice. I am aware that there is a stigma against attending therapy, so I want
to create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable to fully
express themselves. I hope to make people comfortable talking about a variety
of topics so we can alleviate their frustrations together.
I am eager to join the hunter's SILBERMAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK for a multitude of reasons. While I love helping others, I cannot commute to the city every day because I have cerebral palsy and I live on Long Island. Therefore, I am
applying to hunter's SILBERMAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK program. I enjoy the
traditional classroom setting with face to face interactions. I prefer
individual assistance with professors on campus. I look forward to becoming a
part of Molloy/Fordham university school of social service; I believe the social
work program can provide me with the skills necessary to foster my development
as a therapist, who allows people to understand themselves so that they can
reach their full potential and influence others to do the same. Through the Molloy/Fordham
university school of social service, I want to enhance my skills as an
empathetic advocate for individuals. I know how good it feels to have someone
believe that you have the ability to make a difference and bring out your full
potential; as a result, I want to enlighten people so that they embrace their
differences and highlight the qualities that make them better people. I can
achieve this by using my social skills and ability to fully attach myself to
something I’m passionate about the success of my patients. Counseling is about
connecting with people on a deep level, and my patience, dedication, and
genuine passion make me an ideal counselor.
I would like to become a counselor and make a difference in the
world. By turning my individual situation of having cerebral palsy, into
solutions that can create a path of advocacy for people who do not have a voice
in society, I believe I can enable my future clients to be confident in their
own identity. Because I have a physical disability, my experience provides me
with a unique sense of empathy for those who are disabled and whose opinions
may not be heard. However, I intend to not only work with disabled individuals.
I also plan to advocate for any individual seeking to discover the power of
their own voice, which can be used as a tool enabling them to communicate their
messages and experiences to make people aware of their problems. As a counselor
or social worker, I want to guide people to become powerful individuals despite
their circumstances.
As
a social worker, I will have the ability to help people by fighting to change
I am eager to join the Molloy/Fordham university school of social service for a multitude
of reasons. While I love helping others, I cannot commute to the city every day
because I have cerebral palsy and I live on Long Island. Therefore, I am
applying to hunter's SILBERMAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK hybrid social work program. I enjoy the
traditional classroom setting with face to face interactions. I prefer
individual assistance with professors on campus. I look forward to becoming a
part of Molloy/Fordham university school of social service; I believe the social
work program can provide me with the skills necessary to foster my development
as a therapist, who allows people to understand themselves so that they can
reach their full potential and influence others to do the same. Through the Molloy/Fordham
university school of social service, I want to enhance my skills as an
empathetic advocate for individuals. I know how good it feels to have someone
believe that you have the ability to make a difference and bring out your full
potential; as a result, I want to enlighten people so that they embrace their
differences and highlight the qualities that make them better people. I can
achieve this by using my social skills and ability to fully attach myself to
something I’m passionate about the success of my patients. Counseling is about
connecting with people on a deep level, and my patience, dedication, and
genuine passion make me an ideal counselor.
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