There were two similar assignments within two HUS courses that equipped me with skills to work with the homeless population, especially with the homeless single mothers.
Course ID
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Course Number |
Competencies
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HUS1202 |
Community Mental Health
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- Â Researched a community mental health problem (Homelessness, focusing on single mothers and their children)
- Developed a hypothetical counseling program that endeavors to meet their needs.
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HUS4803 |
Resource & Program Development
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- Became familiarized with the process of program development.
- Learned basic skills to search for funding programs
-  Created a proposal for an educational program which its purpose is to empower homeless single mothers.
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HUS3501 |
Counseling Methods
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- Learned how to practice essential and basic skills to draw a client’s story: such as listening skills, observing skills, questioning skills, reflecting of feelings…
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