On this day last year, we did poster presentations at Residency 3. I remember feeling very nervous while answering a few thoughtful questions from Dr. Burkhart (Dean of the Counseling program). That afternoon, I made the most of an opportunity and talked with him about the possibility of teaching at CCU someday. A short conversation, but I was encouraged by his response. That night in my CCU dorm room, I started my application for their PhD program!! …I am currently in his Leadership and Advocacy class, and what I’m learning is transforming my perspective and identity. He talked recently about leading with intentionality and heart, giving your full attention in every conversation and understanding that seemingly small interactions can have a major impact. I see that clearly as I look back at my few talks with him and the effect they had on my life. I’m thankful God led me to CCU 3 years ago, and I’m so grateful for Godly leaders who serve with integrity and put their heart into leading well and letting people know they matter!! Praying for wisdom and continuing growth as a leader - I’m honored to be learning from the best!
(-My Facebook post from yesterday)
My 2024 Poster Presentation with Joy and Tessa
"One of the hardest things you, as a PhD student, have to do is learn how to shift your writing from a very appropriate, very academic supportive stance to a substantiative stance. As a Masters-level student, you are likely very comfortable with taking a supportive stance of what another author has already said - responding to the citations - the citations are driving the knowledge and content. Very appropriate for Masters-level writing; not as appropriate for doctoral-level writing. You are the expert. You are a person who's earning a doctoral degree, so you are making very authoritative statements and claims. You are teaching us, then you are using sources to support what you're saying... If you make this shift now, your academic literature from this point forward as a PhD student will be 1,000 times better... Something can’t show up until it’s been stored up. Hang in there. My goal for you is to be the best writer that you can be after you leave this course. I want you to be a better leader, a better researcher, better supervisor, better educator, better writer. I want you to think differently. I have seven weeks with you, and I want to push you as hard as I can, but I want you to know that I am doing that because I actually care. I actually care about where you wind up and what you take away from this class. So stick with me. Allow me to stretch you a little bit. I am 100% here to support you… My motto when it comes to teaching classes is: High expectations and high support! I think high expectations with low support is inappropriate, and I think low expectations regardless of support level is inappropriate. If you walk away from any class I teach and you’re the same writer, you’re the same student, you’re the same clinician, then I’ve failed. To some extent, it’s also on you, but just know that that’s my intention. I want to push you; I want to challenge you. But it’s being done with the hope that you’re walking away different after this class. I think that’s what you’re spending money and time and emotion on – not just to get through this class, but to get through this class successfully and be different at the end of it, to have grown and developed in a certain way. So I’m here if you need anything. I really hope that my video feedback on your papers is beneficial to you. But again, guys, if you want to meet, let me know. I’m always here.”
~Dr. Ryan Burkhart, Dean of the School of Counseling
“In our current societal landscape, we find ourselves facing numerous challenges that contribute to cultural instability, family breakdown, and a lack of trust in governments, the judicial system, and the media... At the core of the issue of meaninglessness and purposelessness we see in our society lies a lack of trust in absolute reality and a rejection of ultimate and universal truth. While it is valuable to listen to each person’s story, our society has rejected the grand narrative presented by God. A factor that has been missing in the treatment model has been the integration of the spiritual component. We know well that relying solely on these secular techniques falls short, as they merely produce individuals who are symptom free. This outcome fails to provide a foundation of dependence on the Lord, salvation, and sanctification. Consequently, individuals may find themselves free from symptoms, yet still bound by the chains of sin and pain. As counselors and counselor educators of Christian faith, we have an opportunity to impact the broader culture for Christ… we must seize opportunities to bring about change in our communities, schools, workplaces, institutions, research, and the entire field of counseling through our Christ-centered servant leadership and advocacy efforts. Our influence should extend beyond the confines of a therapy room or a classroom or university. This needs to infiltrate the front levels in our profession. Just as Jesus went into the world, so should we, impacting lives through our knowledge, compassion, and the hope found in Jesus Christ. May our efforts as counselors and counselor educators reflect the love and grace of the Lord as we strive to bring healing and wholeness to those entrusted to our care."
~Dr. Selin Philip, Founder of the PhD Program
(These quotes are from short videos they made for this class - I so appreciate being able to learn from them.)
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