introduction
It is indeed quite surreal to realize that my journey at Southwestern College is slowly drawing to a close. The duration of the past three years has been incredibly enriching, imparting numerous invaluable lessons upon me. As I approach the culmination of my time here, I find myself grappling with a blend of emotions - a poignant mix of nostalgia and anticipation. The insights gained during this period, both in terms of my professional growth and personal evolution, have been truly transformative. Beyond the realm of academics, engaging in diverse creative endeavors has been instrumental in fostering profound introspection. As I prepare to bid farewell, I am determined to carry forward these learnings, merging them into a vision that portends my forthcoming path as an art therapist.
In Capstone B, I have elected to pursue the Creative Inquiry project, leveraging insights gained from my internship experience to delve into the essence of personal and professional identity. This initiative represents a natural progression in exploring the intricacies of self-concept and the factors that contribute to its formulation. Intrigued by Carl Rogers' work, "On Becoming A Person," I aim to examine my self-concept, drawing parallels between personal growth and professional development. By examining the components of self-image, self-esteem, and ideal self as delineated by Rogers, this project will provide a comprehensive analysis of my self-perception and its alignment with my aspirations.
project outline
· 2 hours a week; 1 hour of reading, 1 hour of creative reflection/journaling
· I will document this project through a blog on my personal website using photographs and excerpts from journaling.
· I will spend 3 weeks on each area of self-concept: self-image, self-esteem, ideal self and the final week will be a final reflection piece.
· Ethical considerations would be client confidentiality when referencing quotes and imagery from clients. (I am not sure if I am going to bring these pieces in) I am more looking to gain insight of how others perceive these areas of self-concept and reflect on that.
· I plan to video my final presentation pulling from my personal website to create a PowerPoint presentation.
